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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
DOI : 10.21276/sjpm.2018.3.7.2
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.
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