Lupus Vulgaris of the External Nose in a Young Male Child Causing Cosmetic Disfigurement: An Uncommon Presentation
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Lupus vulgaris is the most commonly encountered form of cutaneous tuberculosis. It is a chronic and progressive infection typically seen in individuals with moderate immune function. It constitutes approximately 0.1–2% of cutaneous tuberculosis cases in India. In Europe, face is the most usually affected site, but in India, chest, upper back, lower back and buttock are more commonly involved. Lupus vulgaris over face affecting nose, is rarely reported in India. We report here an unusual case of lupus vulgaris affecting the external nose of a young male child causing cosmetic disfigurement.
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