title: Ulcerative lupus vulgaris of face: an uncommon presentation in India.
abstract: Tuberculosis affects the population world wide, more among those living in developing countries. The incidence of tuberculosis registered an upward trend even in developed countries, with the advent of HIV infection. Cutaneous tuberculosis accounts for about 1% of cases of extra-pulmonary tuberculosis. Cutaneous tuberculosis presents with various lesions ranging from ulcerative to proliferative or hyperkeratotic lesions. The lesions may sometimes be associated with marked destruction of the tissues resulting in marked disfigurement, especially when it involves face as seen in cases of Lupus Vulgaris. A case of Lupus Vulgaris in a young woman with extensive ulceration of face which responded to ATT resulting in scarring of the face is reported for its rarity amongst Indian population as against western population.
authors: Rajah Muthiah Medical College, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar, Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu. padmavathy.lanka@gmail.com
authors: L
authors: L
authors: Padmavathy
authors: L Lakshmana
authors: LL
authors: Rao
authors: N
authors: N
authors: Ethirajan
authors: B
authors: B
authors: Krishnaswami
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001706:Biopsy; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007194:India; D008177:Lupus Vulgaris / Q000382:microbiology / Q000473:pathology*; D009169:Mycobacterium tuberculosis / Q000302:isolation & purification; D012867:Skin / Q000382:microbiology / Q000473:pathology*