Lupus vulgaris of external nose with septal perforation--a rarity in antibiotic era.
Lupus vulgaris (LV) is the commonest morphological variant of cutaneous tuberculosis. Case of LV of external nose extending to internal nose causing septal perforation is documented here. Histopathology of biopsy taken confirmed the diagnosis of LV. Patient responded well to Anti-tubercular therapy (ATT).
Department of Otorhinolaryngology & Pediatrics, PT.BDS PGIMS, Rohtak, Haryana.
Ajay
A
Garg
Raman
R
Wadhera
S P
SP
Gulati
Jagjit
J
Singh
D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D008177:Lupus Vulgaris / Q000175:diagnosis*; D008297:Male; D009300:Nasal Septum / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries* / Q000382:microbiology*; D009668:Nose Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000382:microbiology*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed