Saudi Journal of Pathology and Microbiology (SJPM)
Volume-3 | Issue-07 | 182-184
Case Report
Lupus Miliaris Disseminatus Faciei- A Case Report and Literature Review
Dr. Priyanka Anand, Dr. Namrata Sarin, Dr. V.K Khurana
Published : July 30, 2018
Abstract
Lupus Miliaris Disseminatus Faciei is an idiopathic granulomatous skin
disease affecting the face. It is also called as Acne agminata or Facial idiopathic
granulomas with regressive evolution. It has a predilection for lower eyelids, forehead,
nasolabial folds and perioral areas. Caseating as well as non- caseating epithelioid cell
granulomas are identified on histopathological examination therefore differentials such
as tuberculosis, sarcoidosis, granulomatous rosacea and other granulomatous disorders
should be ruled out. A thirteen year old female presented with multiple papules
perinasally and periorally around chin. A skin biopsy was performed from the lesion
and sent for histopathological examination. On microscopic examination, a
granulomatous reaction pattern was seen in the dermis. X-ray chest was unremarkable.
Mantoux test was negative. Apple- jelly nodule like appearance was observed on
diascopy. A diagnosis of LMDF was rendered on histopathology after clinical
correlation. The diagnosis of LMDF should be kept in mind in case of papular eruptions
on face not responding to antitubercular treatment. Mainstay of treatment is tetracycline
and oral isotretinoin.