Sporotrichoid presentation of lupus vulgaris mimicking mycetoma

Int J Mycobacteriol. 2019 Jul-Sep;8(3):292-294. doi: 10.4103/ijmy.ijmy_113_19.

Abstract

Most common form of cutaneous tuberculosis (TB) is lupus vulgaris (LV). Atypical presentation of LV is rare and may lead to delay in diagnosis and hence increase in morbidity. Here, we report a case of sporotrichoid form of LV in a 38 year old male who presented as cutaneous lesions mimicking mycetoma. High index of clinical suspicion and relevant investigations play a vital role in confirmation of diagnosis wherever atypical form of cutaneous TB is suspected.

Keywords: Lupus vulgaris; mycetoma; sporotrichoid.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Antitubercular Agents / therapeutic use
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans
  • Lupus Vulgaris / diagnosis*
  • Lupus Vulgaris / drug therapy
  • Lupus Vulgaris / microbiology
  • Male
  • Mycetoma / diagnosis
  • Sporotrichosis / diagnosis
  • Tuberculosis, Cutaneous / complications
  • Tuberculosis, Cutaneous / diagnosis*
  • Tuberculosis, Cutaneous / microbiology

Substances

  • Antitubercular Agents