Lupus vulgaris in a child following BCG immunization

Australas J Dermatol. 2001 Nov;42(4):275-7. doi: 10.1046/j.1440-0960.2001.00534.x.

Abstract

A three year old girl presented with lupus vulgaris of the upper arm, which appeared 1 month after BCG immunization. The diagnosis was confirmed by polymerase chain reaction after histology and culture were negative for mycobacteria. Complete healing followed 6 months of oral isoniazid.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Antitubercular Agents / therapeutic use
  • BCG Vaccine / adverse effects*
  • Biopsy
  • Child, Preschool
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Isoniazid / therapeutic use
  • Lupus Vulgaris / diagnosis
  • Lupus Vulgaris / drug therapy
  • Lupus Vulgaris / microbiology*
  • Mycobacterium bovis / isolation & purification
  • Polymerase Chain Reaction / methods

Substances

  • Antitubercular Agents
  • BCG Vaccine
  • Isoniazid