Lupus vulgaris diagnosed after 37 years: a case of delayed diagnosis

Lupus vulgaris is the most common chronic, progressive form of cutaneous tuberculosis. Lesions are generally solitary and found on the head and neck region. Cutaneous tuberculosis can present with different clinical appearances. Therefore, it does not necessarily have characteristic findings and can...

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Published in:Dermatology online journal 2012-05, Vol.18 (5), p.13-13
Main Authors: Turan, Enver, Yurt, Nurdan, Yesilova, Yavuz, Celik, Ozgur Ilhan
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Delayed Diagnosis
Female
Humans
Lupus Vulgaris - diagnosis
Lupus Vulgaris - drug therapy
Lupus Vulgaris - microbiology
Lupus Vulgaris - pathology
Middle Aged
Mycobacterium tuberculosis - isolation & purification
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Summary:Lupus vulgaris is the most common chronic, progressive form of cutaneous tuberculosis. Lesions are generally solitary and found on the head and neck region. Cutaneous tuberculosis can present with different clinical appearances. Therefore, it does not necessarily have characteristic findings and can be difficult to diagnose. Although there were typical clinical findings, the diagnosis of our case was delayed because of its asymptomatic course.
ISSN:1087-2108
1087-2108
DOI:10.5070/D39K34F7GX