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PubMed, Scopus and Embase databases were searched up to 8 July 2023, using a predefined search strategy. Inclusion criteria included patients diagnosed with leprosy with evidence of CNS involvement. The quality of the included cases was evaluated using the Joanna Briggs Institute checklist.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>A total of 34 records were identified, including 18 cohort studies and 16 reports describing 27 isolated cases. Autopsies revealed macroscopic changes in the spinal cord, neurofibrillary tangles and senile plaques. Mycobacterium leprae was detected in neurons of the medulla oblongata and spinal cord using PCR and phenolic glycolipid 1 staining. Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis showed inflammatory changes, increased gamma globulins and detection of Mycobacterium leprae antigens and antibodies. In 21 patients (78%), spinal cord\/brachial plexus abnormities were detected. In the majority, MRI revealed T2\/fluid-attenuated inversion recovery (FLAIR) hyperintensity in the cervical cord. In patients with brainstem involvement, T2\/FLAIR hyperintensity was noted in the cerebellar peduncles, facial nerve nuclei and\/or other cranial nerve nuclei. 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