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Lupus vulgaris of external nose

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Lupus vulgaris is the commonest form of cutaneous tuberculosis which commonly involve trunk and buttocks. Lupus vulgaris affecting nose and face, are rarely reported in India. This study reports an unusual case of lupus vulgaris involving the external nose that showed dramatic outcome after six months of anti- tubercular treatment.

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  1. Department of ENT, K. S. Hegde Medical Academy, Deralakatte, Mangalore, Karnataka, 575 018, India

    Satheesh Kumar Bhandary & B. Usha Ranganna

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  1. Satheesh Kumar Bhandary
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Bhandary, S.K., Ranganna, B.U. Lupus vulgaris of external nose. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck S 60, 373–375 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12070-008-0100-3

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