Lichen scrofulosorum-like eruption localized to multipuncture BCG vaccination site

J Am Acad Dermatol. 1999 Aug;41(2 Pt 1):262-4. doi: 10.1016/s0190-9622(99)70059-9.

Abstract

Lichen scrofulosorum is a rare complication of BCG vaccine. We describe a patient with an unusual lichen scrofulosorum-like eruption localized to a previous multipuncture BCG vaccination site.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • BCG Vaccine / administration & dosage
  • BCG Vaccine / adverse effects*
  • Child, Preschool
  • Humans
  • Lichenoid Eruptions / etiology*
  • Male
  • Vaccination / adverse effects*
  • Vaccination / methods

Substances

  • BCG Vaccine