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A Verrucous Plaque Healing with Cribriform Scarring
Akshay Meena1, Hitaishi Mehta1, Debajyoti Chaterjee2
1Departments of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India.
Indian Dermatology Online Journal
|July 25, 2024
Summary
Lupus vulgaris typically causes atrophic scars. This case report details a rare instance where lupus vulgaris healed with cribriform scarring, a pattern usually seen in pyoderma gangrenosum.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Pathology
Background:
- Lupus vulgaris, a form of cutaneous tuberculosis, presents with varied clinical manifestations.
- Typical lupus vulgaris healing involves atrophic scarring.
Observation:
- This case report describes a patient with lupus vulgaris.
- The observed healing pattern was unusual, featuring cribriform scarring.
Findings:
- Lupus vulgaris healing with cribriform scarring was documented.
- This contrasts with the typical atrophic scarring associated with lupus vulgaris.
Implications:
- Highlights the diverse scarring patterns possible in lupus vulgaris.
- May prompt re-evaluation of diagnostic criteria or understanding of cutaneous tuberculosis healing.
