Which of the following presents as a cutaneous vasculitis in patients with lepromatous leprosy?: (A) Lepra type I reaction, (B) Lepra type II reaction, (C) Lucio phenomenon, (D) Reversal phenomenon
Answer is C. Lucio phenomenon Lucio phenomenon is a cutaneous vasculitis in patients with lepromatous leprosy and tends to affect people who have not taken their medication regularly. Lucio phenomenon presents as odd-shaped red patches and ulcers on hands, wrists, ankles and feet. It is associated with fever, ahritis, liver and kidney disease.