Lupus Vulgaris in Gluteal Region: A Rare Presentation in a Female Patient

Authors

  • Susthir Sarker Assistant Professor, Department of Dermatology & Venerology, Community Based Medical College Bangladesh.
  • Shahanaz Jahan Associate Professor, Department of Pathology, Community Based Medical College Bangladesh.
  • Anindita Paul Lecturer, Microbiology, Shahid Syed Nazrul Islam Medical College, Kishoreganj, Bangladesh.
  • Nahida Islam Associate Professor, Department of Dermatology & Venereology, Community Based Medical College Bangladesh.
  • Sadia Rubana Nila Registrar, Department of Dermatology & Venereology, Community Based Medical College Bangladesh.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/cbmj.v14i1.79354

Keywords:

Lupus vulgaris, gluteal region, cutaneous tuberculosis

Abstract

Lupus vulgaris is the most common type of cutaneous tuberculosis in adults with most varied manifestation.  A characteristic feature of lupus vulgaris is its extremely chronic course with slow but steady growth of the lesions over a period of many years, even decades. Head and neck are the sites commonly affected in European countries. However, in Indian subcontinent, the buttocks, thighs, and legs are the common sites of involvement. A 36-year-old woman presented with large single plaque of 5 weeks duration over left buttock. The lesion was asymptomatic except for mild pain. Histopathologic examination revealed well defined epithelioid granulomas, some multinucleated giant cells including Langhans type of giant cells. Mantoux test was strongly positive with well-defined induration. This case is being reported because of its rarity and acute presentation.  

CBMJ 2025 January: Vol. 14 No. 01 P: 156-159

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Published

2025-01-30

How to Cite

Sarker, S., Jahan, S., Paul, A., Islam, N., & Nila, S. R. (2025). Lupus Vulgaris in Gluteal Region: A Rare Presentation in a Female Patient. Community Based Medical Journal, 14(1), 156–159. https://doi.org/10.3329/cbmj.v14i1.79354

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Vol. 14 No. 1 (2025)

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Case Reports

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