title: Tuberculosis of the conjunctiva occurring in association with a neighbouring lupus vulgaris lesion.
abstract: A case of tuberculosis of the conjunctiva in association with a neighbouring lupus vulgaris lesion is reported. Both lesions resolved within one month of starting antituberculous therapy. Tuberculosis of the conjunctiva is nowadays a rare condition. It should be considered in the differential diagnosis of any unusual chronic conjunctivitis, particularly in patients who are at risk of contracting tuberculosis.
authors.affiliation: Edendale Hospital, Pietermaritzburg, Republic of South Africa.
authors.forename: C D
authors.initials: CD
authors.lastname: Cook
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Hainsworth
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000995:Antitubercular Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003228:Conjunctiva / Q000473:pathology; D003229:Conjunctival Diseases / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008177:Lupus Vulgaris / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D012867:Skin / Q000473:pathology; D014392:Tuberculosis, Ocular / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology
chemical_list: D000995:Antitubercular Agents