TB Research

Lupus vulgaris on face: a case report

Thokchom Nandakishore, S. Mrudula, Linda Kongbam, Chai E. Buchem, Moirangthem Rokita, Anurag Srivastava

International Journal of Research in Dermatology · 2023-04

Abstract

Lupus vulgaris is the most common form of cutaneous tuberculosis in adults. Starts either by re-infection or by lymphatic or hematogenous spread or by direct spread in individuals with moderate immunity and high degree of tuberculin sensitivity. Females affected 2-3 times more, constitute 1-2% of all extra-pulmonary TB. Common sites involved are face and neck. We reported a case lupus vulgaris in a 52 year old female patient.

MeSH terms

  • Lupus vulgaris
  • Systemic lupus erythematosus
  • Dermatology
  • Medicine
  • Tuberculosis
  • Pulmonary tuberculosis
  • Tuberculin
  • Tuberculin test
  • Immunology