Disseminated Lupus Vulgaris Revealing Multifocal Tuberculosis in a Patient with HIV: A Case Report
Suba Paneerselvam, Saritha Mohanan, Shanmathi Sethumadhavan, CS Banushree, Rohan Raj, Carounanidy Udayashankar
Journal of the Association of Physicians of India · 2025-06
Abstract
Lupus vulgaris is the most common type of cutaneous tuberculosis, known for its diverse clinical presentations, particularly in association with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. We report a case of disseminated lupus vulgaris with plaques and ulcerative morphology. Despite negative smear and culture results, histopathological examination revealed granulomatous reactions. Further evaluation, including lymph node biopsy and cartridge-based nucleic acid amplification test (CBNAAT), confirmed multifocal tuberculosis.
MeSH terms
- Lupus vulgaris
- Tuberculosis
- Medicine
- Pathology
- Biopsy
- Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
- Cutaneous tuberculosis
- Systemic lupus erythematosus
- Lymph node biopsy
- Lymph node
- Dermatology
- Immunology