Leonine facies

Leonine facies is a facies that resembles that of a lion. It is seen in multiple conditions and has been classically described for Lepromatous leprosy as well as Paget's disease of bone. It is a dermatological symptom, with characteristic facial features that are visible on presentation, and is useful for focusing on differential diagnosis.

Leonine facies
Ugandan woman with leprosy exhibiting leonine facies.
CausesLeprosy, Paget's disease of bone

Associated conditions

Differential diagnoses include the following:

See also

References
  1. "eMedicine - Leprosy : Article by Felisa S Lewis".
  2. "eMedicine - Lichen Myxedematosus : Article by Elizabeth A Liotta".
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