Lupus vulgaris secondary to single BCG vaccination. A case report

Turk J Pediatr. 1998 Jul-Sep;40(3):467-71.

Abstract

A 10-year-old girl with lupus vulgaris following single BCG vaccination is reported. She had a 15 x 20 cm painless lesion covering her left shoulder, axilla, triceps and biceps region. PPD test was positive. Histopathological picture was identical to lupus vulgaris.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • BCG Vaccine / adverse effects*
  • Child
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lupus Vulgaris / diagnosis
  • Lupus Vulgaris / etiology*

Substances

  • BCG Vaccine