J Pediatr Infect Dis 2007; 02(02): 109-111
DOI: 10.1055/s-0035-1557022
Case Report
Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart – New York

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

Vijay Zawar
a   Department of Dermatology, NDMVPS Medical College and Research Centre Nashik, Maharashtra State, India
,
Antonio Chuh
b   Department of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Queen Mary Hospital, Pokfulam, Hong Kong SAR, China
,
Anil Gugle
a   Department of Dermatology, NDMVPS Medical College and Research Centre Nashik, Maharashtra State, India
,
Sudhir Sankalecha
c   Department of Pathology, NDMVPS Medical College and Research Centre Nashik, Maharashtra State, India
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16. März 2006

27. November 2006

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28. Juli 2015 (online)

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.