Open AccessScrofuloderma: A rare cutaneous manifestation of tuberculosis
Author(s) -
Anuradha Ganesan,
Gautham Kumar
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
journal of indian academy of oral medicine and radiology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 0975-1572
pISSN - 0972-1363
DOI - 10.4103/jiaomr.jiaomr_33_17
Subject(s) - medicine , dermatology , tuberculosis , cutaneous tuberculosis , pathology
Scrofuloderma, cutaneous tuberculosis in the orofacial region, is rare and is often a confusing and challenging diagnosis for a dental physician. Here, we present a case report of a 7-year-old girl who had two ulcers in the right side of the face. Only with a proper history, general, and local examination and along with various investigative findings, the diagnosis was confirmed