Cutaneous tuberculosis of the pinna: a report of two cases

Abstract

Lupus vulgaris is the most common form of cutaneous TB. It is important to diagnose LV because it can result in chronic disfigurement and because 10-20% of LV patients have active pulmonary TB or TB of the bones and joints. In addition, longstanding LV is known to lead to the development of squamous cell carcinoma, which can be avoided by early diagnosis and treatment with ATT.

A Case of Extrapulmonary Tuberculosis in an Immunocompetent Patient

“…In another study, Semaan R. et al reported the case of two immunocompetent patients who presented primary cutaneous tuberculosis [6]. In a study by Kaimal et al [7], two cases of Lupus vulgaris with the exclusive involvement of the ear lobe have been reported in immunocompetent women and neither had a personal or family history of TB. In India, the incidence of cutaneous tuberculosis has fallen from 2% to 0.15% [8].…”

Bilateral ear lobe infiltration: an unusual presentation of lupus vulgaris

“…Lupus vulgaris occurring at atypical sites often leads to delayed diagnosis, inappropriate treatment, and significant long‐term sequelae such as scarring and mutilation. Face is less commonly affected in the Indian population, with the nose and cheeks reported as the sites of predilection . Ear lobe as the primary site of involvement is uncommon in lupus vulgaris and is usually unilateral in presentation .…”

“…Face is less commonly affected in the Indian population, with the nose and cheeks reported as the sites of predilection . Ear lobe as the primary site of involvement is uncommon in lupus vulgaris and is usually unilateral in presentation . Kaimal et al reported two patients who had eczematous and ulcerated plaques with purulent discharge involving the pinna and ear lobe on one side .…”

“…Ear lobe as the primary site of involvement is uncommon in lupus vulgaris and is usually unilateral in presentation . Kaimal et al reported two patients who had eczematous and ulcerated plaques with purulent discharge involving the pinna and ear lobe on one side . Lu et al reported a case of lupus vulgaris presenting as bilateral turkey ears .…”

Lepromatous leprosy and perianal tuberculosis: a case report and literature review

“…Multidrug resistance and HIV infection are predisposing factors for the disease, since the immune response of the patient plays a significant role on clinical manifestation of tuberculosis [10-12]. Extrapulmonary tuberculosis accounts for 13% of all cases [4].…”