Abstract
Objective: To analyze the clinical and epidemiological profile of leprosy cases in adult patients in a city in Maranhão. Methods: This is a retrospective, descriptive study, with a quantitative and epidemiological approach, carried out based on data obtained through the Information System for Notifiable Diseases (SINAN) referring to Hansen's disease cases in adults in the municipality of Maranhão, among 2016 and 2018. As it constitutes a research based on secondary and public domain data, there was no need for appreciation and approval by the Research Ethics Committee. Results: 145 leprosy cases were recorded in adults, with a predominance of males (68%), aged 30 to 39 years (29%), with multibacillary operational classification (85%) and a dimorphic clinical form (67%), entry mode as a new case (72%), the detection of which happens mostly by spontaneous demand (41%), with zero degree of disability (41%) and type of exit due to cure (62%). Conclusion: It is hoped that this study will provide information that will allow to know the dimension of this disease in the community, in order to enhance preventive measures and the prompt treatment of initial cases, the periodic examination of contacts and health education for the population.