Sonographic evaluation of peripheral nerve involvement in leprosy with electrophysiologic correlation: a cross-sectional study in sub-Himalayan region
Abstract Background Leprosy is an age-old chronic infectious disease with the majority of annual new case detections from South-East Asia.The disease manifestations coupled with the stigma attached to it often creates grave socioeconomic problems.Leprosy is curable and if detected and treated in the early stages can prevent disability.Ultrasonograp