An atypical case of lupus miliaris faciei simulating dermoid cyst: diagnostic and therapeutic difficulties. Case report.
A case of solitary lupus miliaris disseminatus faciei simulating a dermoid cyst is reported in a 13-year-old boy. There were no abnormal biochemical parameters. The diagnostic and therapeutic difficulties involved are discussed. This type of tumour is rare in Scandinavia, and presumably carries a good prognosis.
D000287:Administration, Topical; D000293:Adolescent; D003884:Dermoid Cyst / Q000175:diagnosis*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D008177:Lupus Vulgaris / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D009668:Nose Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D009669:Nose Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis*; D009824:Ointments; D013752:Tetracycline / Q000627:therapeutic use
D009824:Ointments; D013752:Tetracycline