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Spedalskhed (lepra)

 

 

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A) Anterior view demonstrates bilateral erosive lesions at the supraorbital region and glabella, erosion/remodeling of the margin of the nasal aperture, including the anterior nasal spine, bilateral necrosis of the infraorbital region of the maxilla, and resorption of the alveolar region of the maxilla with associated antemortem tooth loss.

B) Inferior view of the maxilla demonstrates pathological changes to the palatine process including pitting near the midline and in the alveolar region.

 

Kristendom og spedalskhed

1372 Jesus healing a leper by Illustrator of Petrus Comestor's 'Bible Historiale', France