Lupus vulgaris in a child following BCG immunization.
A three year old girl presented with lupus vulgaris of the upper arm, which appeared 1 month after BCG immunization. The diagnosis was confirmed by polymerase chain reaction after histology and culture were negative for mycobacteria. Complete healing followed 6 months of oral isoniazid.
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Department of Dermatology, Medical Faculty of Firat University, TR-23119, Elazig, Turkey. ibrahimkokcam@hotmail.com
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D000995:Antitubercular Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001500:BCG Vaccine / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001706:Biopsy; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007538:Isoniazid / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008177:Lupus Vulgaris / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology*; D009163:Mycobacterium bovis / Q000302:isolation & purification; D016133:Polymerase Chain Reaction / Q000379:methods
D000995:Antitubercular Agents; D001500:BCG Vaccine; D007538:Isoniazid