A non-healing chronic plaque on buttocks in a child: Lupus vulgaris

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Zawar, Vijay | Chuh, Antonio | Gugle, Anil | Sankalecha, Sudhir

Affiliations: Department of Dermatology, NDMVPS Medical College and Research Centre Nashik, Maharashtra State, India | Department of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Queen Mary Hospital, Pokfulam, Hong Kong SAR, China | Department of Pathology, NDMVPS Medical College and Research Centre Nashik, Maharashtra State, India

Note: [] Correspondence: Vijay Zawar, M.D., Shreeram Sankul Opp. Hotel Panchavati, Vakilwadi, Nashik-422002, Maharashtra State, India. Tel.: +91 253 2571820; Fax: +91 253 2312090; E-mail: [email protected]

Abstract: Cutaneous tuberculosis is a major cause of morbidity in children in India. Lupus vulgaris is one of the commonest manifestations. The clinical recognition of lupus vulgaris may be difficult with atypical presentation. It is important to have a high index of suspicion to recognize and treat these children to prevent morbidities. The buttocks are common but often neglected sites for lupus vulgaris in children. We present a case report of lupus vulgaris occurring on the buttocks, and discuss our approach in diagnosis and treatment.

Keywords: Cutaneous tuberculosis, diascopy, scrofuloderma, tuberculosis

Journal: Journal of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, vol. 2, no. 2, pp. 109-111, 2007