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Lupus vulgaris: Difficulties in diagnosis
Author(s) -
Rhodes Julia,
Caccetta Tony Philip,
Tait Clare
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
australasian journal of dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.67
H-Index - 53
eISSN - 1440-0960
pISSN - 0004-8380
DOI - 10.1111/j.1440-0960.2011.00874.x
Subject(s) - lupus vulgaris , medicine , systemic lupus erythematosus , dermatology , cutaneous tuberculosis , tuberculosis , pathology , disease
Lupus vulgaris is one of the most common forms of cutaneous tuberculosis. It presents a diagnostic challenge due to its paucibacillary nature. This is a report of a case of a delayed diagnosis of lupus vulgaris, presenting as perianal and peristomal plaques, followed by a review of the diagnostic tools for lupus vulgaris and their limitations.