Delayed Diagnosis in a Case of Lupus Vulgaris with Unusual Localization
Articles > Article ยท 2004
Authors: Can CEYLAN, B GERCEKER, FIRAT OZDEMIR, Ali Can KAZANDI
The Journal of Dermatology, Journal Indexed in SCI Expanded, International, WoS, 2004, vol 31, pp 56-59
DOI: 10.1111/j.1346-8138.2004.tb00506.x
Summary
Lupus vulgaris is the most common form of cutaneous tuberculosis, and the usual sites of involvement are the head and neck. We present a forty-six-year-old woman with lupus vulgaris on the external surface of the left leg and foot, an unusual site. Based on histopathological and clinical features, this case was diagnosed as lupus vulgaris with unusual localization.