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Lupus vulgaris leading to perforation of nasal septum in a child

Year: 2015

Type: article

Abstract: Lupus vulgaris (LV) is a common form of cutaneous tuberculosis in India, mostly involving the lower half of the body. Facial involvement is uncommon. Untreated disease may lead to significant morbidity due to atrophic scarring, mutilation, and deformity. We report a case of multi-focal LV in a 10-year-old boy affecting the nose and cheek that resulted in perforation of the nasal septum, a rarely reported complication.

Source: Indian Dermatology Online Journal

DOI: 10.4103/2229-5178.156401

Authors: Archana Singal, Rahul Arora, Deepika Pandhi

Institutions: University College of Medical Sciences, Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology

Subfield: Infectious Diseases

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W1479932047

FWCI: 0.493

Cites: 4

Cited by: 6

Related to: 10