Lichen scrofulosorum- A rare case report

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Case Report

Author Details : Shivani Singh*, Noorin Zaidi, Sumaiya Irfan, Nirupma Lal

Volume : 10, Issue : 3, Year : 2023

Article Page : 297-299

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijpo.2023.065

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Abstract

Lichen scrofulosorum, other name “tuberculosis cutis lichenoides” which is present as lichenoid eruption of minute papules, a rare tuberculid commonly seen in children and adolescents with tuberculosis. Mostly positive tuberculin reaction strongly associated with eruption. Diagnosis can be difficult in this type of lesion which is closely resemble to other type of dermatological conditions that are often primarily considered. Here we report a case of lichen scrofulosorum in a twenty year- old female having typical grouped lichenoid papules on the neck, hand and leg associated with itching.
 

Keywords: Lichen scrofulsorum, Cutaneous tuberculosis, Granuloma

How to cite : Singh S, Zaidi N, Irfan S, Lal N, Lichen scrofulosorum- A rare case report. Indian J Pathol Oncol 2023;10(3):297-299

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