Lupus vulgaris of the auricle

Lupus Vulgaris

for sixteen years; another similarly for fifteen and a half years; and a third for thirteen years. In none of these three cases was ureteral catheterisation carried out. Deposits were present, when first seen, in prostate, vesiculw, or epididymis, and in all three tubercle bacilli were found in the urine. The diagnosis of kidney involvement was made by cystoscopic examination of the ureteral or...

The Problem of Lupus Vulgaris

The Problem of Lupus Vulgaris

subject and it is also a fitting testimony to the wellconsidered authoritative and pleasing style ot the author. The general plan is the same as in previous editions. Part I contains chapters on etiological and anatomical factors in diagnosis. Part II is devoted to details of the more common diseases. Outstanding among these are the development of the speech function and aphasia, epilepsy and c...

Lupus Vulgaris of the Pinna-A Case Report

Introduction: Lupus vulgaris is the most common form of cutaneous tuberculosis caused by contiguous spread from an underlying infective focus or lymphatic or hematogenous spread. It can also develop at the site of direct inoculation (e.g., tattooing and ear piercing) or Bacillus Calmette-Guerin vaccination. The solitary involvement of the pinna is rare and may face clinicians with a diagn...

Case report: sporotrichoid form of lupus vulgaris

Lupus vulgaris, a common form of cutaneous tuberculosis, usuallyhas different patterns including the plaque form, ulcerative andmutilating form, vegetative form, tumor-like form, and papularand nodular form. Lupus vulgaris commonly appears on thenormal skin as a solitary lesion. However, certain uncommonforms are identified that pose a diagnostic dilemma. Sporotrichoidlikespread has been rarely...