A Case of Swollen Earlobes and Numbness

Explore the case of a 40-year-old man with painless earlobe swelling, nasal congestion, and sensory loss. Uncover the differential and final diagnosis.

Lepromatous Leprosy


A 40-year-old man presented to the dermatology clinic with a 1-year history of painless swelling of his earlobes. He also reported nasal congestion and intermittent nosebleeds. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

What is the most likely diagnosis?

Cauliflower ear
Eosinophilic Granulomatosis and Polyangiitis
Lepromatous Leprosy
Malignant Otitis Externa
Relapsing Polychondritis

Acid-Fast Bacilli, Dermatology, Hansen’s Disease, Lepromatous Leprosy, Peripheral Neuropathy

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