This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Skin
Very numerous, symmetrically distributed, erythematous or copper coloured shiny macules/papule are feature of : March 2013 
Select and explain. 
A. Tuberculoid leprosy, B. Borderline borderline leprosy, C. Lepromatous leprosy, D. Borderline tuberculoid leprosy
C: Lepromatous leprosy
Answer: C: Lepromatous leprosy 
Explanation: Ans. C i.e. Lepromatous leprosy Leprosy Associated cells: Virchow cells 1s' line of drugs: Rifampicin, - Clofazimine, - Dapsone DOC in neuritis: Steroids Treatment of nerve abscess: Incision and drainage MC nerve involved: Ulnar nerve (2"d is posterior auricular nerve) Organs not involved in leprosy: - Ovary, - Lungs, CNS - Uterus MC type of leprosy in India: TT Infective form of leprosy: Tuberculoid leprosy Lepromin test indicates: Strong immunity Lucio's phenomenon: M. leprae may be associated with cutaneous ulcerations in patients with lepromatous leprosy Lepromatous leprosy Features: - Gynaecomastia, Madarosis, - Collapse of nasal bridge Histology: Dermis contains characteristic highly vacoulated cells (Foam cells) (ABSENT/ few non-caseating granuloma)