A case of hypertrophic lupus vulgaris.
- Author:
Yong Seop CHOI
;
Seung Kyung HANN
;
Jin Hyung WON
;
Sang Wahn KOO
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Lupus vulgaris
- MeSH:
Adolescent;
Chemistry;
Cicatrix;
Epithelioid Cells;
Granuloma;
Hematology;
Humans;
Knee;
Lupus Vulgaris*;
Lymphocytes;
Radiography;
Thorax;
Urinalysis
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
1991;29(3):419-422
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
We report a case of hypertrophic lupus vulgaris in the right knee of an 18-year-old man. The lesion, an erythematous scaly hypertrophic plaque, had grown for 12 years without any trestment leaving an atrophic scar. Histopathologically, the lesion consisted of s granuloma composed of epithelioid cells and lymphocytes. Lsboratory examinations including hematology, blood chemistry, urinalysis, and chest roentgenography were normal. The Mantoux test was strongly positive. Treatment with anti-tuberculosis medieation resulted in a good response.
