title: Lupus vulgaris of external nose.
abstract: Lupus vulgaris is the commonest form of cutaneous tuberculosis which commonly involve trunk and buttocks. Lupus vulgaris affecting nose and face, are rarely reported in India. This study reports an unusual case of lupus vulgaris involving the external nose that showed dramatic outcome after six months of anti- tubercular treatment.
authors.affiliation: Department of ENT, K. S. Hegde Medical Academy, Deralakatte, Mangalore, Karnataka 575 018 India.
authors.forename: Satheesh Kumar
authors.initials: SK
authors.lastname: Bhandary
authors.forename: B Usha
authors.initials: BU
authors.lastname: Ranganna
keywords: Cutaneous tuberculosis; External nose; Lupus vulgaris