Leonine facies

Leonine facies: a face 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.

Associated conditions

Differential diagnoses include the following:

• Lepromatous leprosy
• Paget's disease of bone
• Mycosis fungoides
• Polyostotic fibrous dysplasia
• Amyloidosis

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  Lichen myxedematosus
• Actinic reticuloid
• Cutaneous T cell lymphoma
• Leishmaniasis
• Lipoid proteinosis
• Progressive nodular histiocytosis
• Mastocytosis
• Hyperimmunoglobulin E syndrome AKA Job's syndrome

See also

• Facies
• Leontiasis ossea