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Anterior High-Resolution Optical Coherence Tomography in the Diagnosis and Therapeutic Monitoring of Ocular Surface Squamous Neoplasia
Published on: August 9, 2024
A nodulo-ulcerative lesion on the nose
Paulo Morais1, Olga Ferreira, Ana Nogueira
1Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal.
Abstract:
Lupus vulgaris (LV) is a chronic, progressive, and potentially destructive form of cutaneous tuberculosis commonly seen in previously sensitized individuals with moderate to high immunity. We present a case of LV located on the nose of an 84-year-old female patient, discuss the diagnosis and treatment modalities, and emphasize the importance of having a high index of suspicion for this condition.
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