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Lupus vulgaris--a case report

S E Munn1, T Basarab, R Russell Jones

  • 1Department of Dermatology, Ealing Hospital, Middlesex, UK.

Clinical and Experimental Dermatology
|January 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary

Lupus vulgaris, a rare form of skin tuberculosis, was diagnosed in a 69-year-old woman with a decade-long facial plaque. Treatment with triple antituberculous therapy proved effective.

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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Microbiology

Background:

  • Lupus vulgaris, the most common type of cutaneous tuberculosis in Europe, has seen a significant decline in incidence.
  • Cutaneous tuberculosis presents a diagnostic challenge due to its varied clinical manifestations and decreasing prevalence.

Observation:

  • A 69-year-old female patient presented with a slowly progressing plaque on her left cheek, evident for 10 years.
  • The lesion's chronic nature and location raised suspicion for an unusual or persistent dermatological condition.

Findings:

  • Skin biopsy revealed characteristic caseating granulomas, indicative of tuberculosis.
  • Microscopic examination identified acid-fast bacilli, confirming the presence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the importance of considering lupus vulgaris in the differential diagnosis of chronic facial plaques, even in low-incidence regions.
  • Successful treatment with standard triple antituberculous therapy underscores the efficacy of established regimens for cutaneous tuberculosis.

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