Leprosy: eye involvement: practice question

A Dermatology question in the style of the NEET PG paper. Answer it first, then read why the right option is right and why each of the others is wrong.

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Dermatology · Leprosy: eye involvement

Sample item

Which ocular complication in lepromatous leprosy results from invasion of the anterior segment by bacilli and may flare during erythema nodosum leprosum?

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The answer and the reasoning

A. Iridocyclitis

Iridocyclitis occurs in lepromatous disease and can lead to synechiae, cataract and blindness, especially during ENL. Lagophthalmos and corneal anaesthesia are other causes of visual loss.

Option by option

  • A. Iridocyclitis (correct)

    Correct. The cooler anterior segment is invaded by bacilli.

  • B. Retinal detachment

    Retinal detachment is not a typical complication.

  • C. Glaucoma from steroid use only

    Steroid-induced glaucoma is a treatment effect, not the primary complication described.

  • D. Papilloedema

    Papilloedema reflects raised intracranial pressure.

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What is the answer to this Dermatology question?

The best answer is A, Iridocyclitis. Iridocyclitis occurs in lepromatous disease and can lead to synechiae, cataract and blindness, especially during ENL.

Why is "Retinal detachment" not the answer?

Retinal detachment is not a typical complication.

Why is "Glaucoma from steroid use only" not the answer?

Steroid-induced glaucoma is a treatment effect, not the primary complication described.

Why is "Papilloedema" not the answer?

Papilloedema reflects raised intracranial pressure.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Leprosy: eye involvement in Dermatology. Lagophthalmos and corneal anaesthesia are other causes of visual loss.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Leprosy: eye involvement?

Learn each condition by its primary lesion, site and signature sign. Then use the flashcards and the other Dermatology questions on this site to test what stuck.

Is this a real NEET PG question?

No. It is an original practice item (editorial status: sample, version 1). NextPrep does not publish recalled or leaked questions, and independent faculty review of this item has not been completed yet, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.