Leprosy: ultrasound of nerves: practice question

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Dermatology · Leprosy: ultrasound of nerves

Sample item

Which imaging method is useful to detect nerve thickening and increased vascularity in suspected neural leprosy?

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The answer and the reasoning

C. High-resolution ultrasonography

High-resolution ultrasound shows nerve enlargement, loss of fascicular pattern and hypervascularity in leprosy neuropathy. It helps in pure neuritic leprosy and in detecting nerve abscess. MRI can supplement when needed.

Option by option

  • A. DEXA scan

    DEXA measures bone density.

  • B. Plain radiography

    Plain radiography shows bone but not nerves.

  • C. High-resolution ultrasonography (correct)

    Correct. High-resolution ultrasound demonstrates nerve changes.

  • D. Barium study

    Barium studies assess the gut.

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What is the answer to this Dermatology question?

The best answer is C, High-resolution ultrasonography. High-resolution ultrasound shows nerve enlargement, loss of fascicular pattern and hypervascularity in leprosy neuropathy.

Why is "DEXA scan" not the answer?

DEXA measures bone density.

Why is "Plain radiography" not the answer?

Plain radiography shows bone but not nerves.

Why is "Barium study" not the answer?

Barium studies assess the gut.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Leprosy: ultrasound of nerves in Dermatology. It helps in pure neuritic leprosy and in detecting nerve abscess. MRI can supplement when needed.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Leprosy: ultrasound of nerves?

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Is this a real NEET PG question?

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