Lupus erythematosus and lupus valgaris: a case report and historical remarks

Clin Rheumatol. 2007 Jan;26(1):120-1. doi: 10.1007/s10067-005-0120-2. Epub 2006 Jan 21.

Abstract

Lupus erythematosus and lupus valgaris, i.e., cutaneous tuberculosis, are confusing skin lesions in the history. Here, we reported on a Chinese lupus patient manifested with multiple nodular erythematous rashes on both upper extremities, which turned out to be cutaneous mycobacterial infection.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Antitubercular Agents / therapeutic use
  • Drug Therapy, Combination
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lupus Erythematosus, Cutaneous / complications*
  • Lupus Erythematosus, Cutaneous / diagnosis
  • Lupus Erythematosus, Cutaneous / therapy
  • Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / complications*
  • Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / diagnosis
  • Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / therapy
  • Middle Aged
  • Tuberculosis, Cutaneous / complications*
  • Tuberculosis, Cutaneous / diagnosis
  • Tuberculosis, Cutaneous / therapy

Substances

  • Antitubercular Agents