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ArticleCureus2024

Psoriasiform Lupus Vulgaris: A Diagnostic Challenge.

Achala Liyanage, Manuji Bandara, Thusharie Liyanage

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Article in Cureus, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors.

Achala LiyanageFaculty of Medicine, University of Ruhuna, Galle, LKA.
Manuji BandaraFaculty of Medicine, University of Ruhuna, Galle, LKA.
Thusharie LiyanageFaculty of Medicine, University of Ruhuna, Galle, LKA.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Cutaneous tuberculosis is a rare and often overlooked manifestation of tuberculosis, frequently leading to delays from onset to diagnosis. This case report describes the presentation of a 65-year-old male with an asymptomatic solitary plaque with silvery scales persisting for over five years, mimicking solitary plaque psoriasis. Despite intermittent treatment with a potent steroid and a combination of calcipotriol, the patient had only modest alleviation. A skin biopsy was performed, and the histology revealed caseating tuberculoid granulomas. Following treatment with an antituberculosis regimen, the lesion showed significant improvement. The case report highlights the diagnostic challenges of this uncommon entity and the importance of thorough evaluation of recurrent and persistent lesions, particularly in populations with a higher prevalence of tuberculosis. Further, it aims to provide valuable insight to healthcare providers on the atypical clinical presentations of lupus vulgaris mimicking common dermatoses.

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cutaneous tuberculosisextrapulmonary tuberculosislupus vulgarisplaque psoriasispsoriasiform

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PMID39429290
PMCPMC11490278

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