Orofacial Granulomatosis due to Tuberculosis.
Tuberculosis in a girl with typical features of orofacial granulomatosis is described. The importance of early suspicion and treatment to prevent disfigurement is emphasized.
Ramesh
V
V
Department of Dermatology & Regional STD Centre, Safdarjang Hospital & VM Medical College, New Delhi, India. weramesh@hotmail.com
D000995:Antitubercular Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D051261:Granulomatosis, Orofacial / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D008046:Lip / Q000382:microbiology / Q000473:pathology; D014382:Tuberculosis, Cutaneous / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology*
D000995:Antitubercular Agents