Title of article :
Erythema Induratum of Bazin – Tuberculosis in disguise
Author/Authors :
Babu, Anuradha Kakkanatt Sree Narayana Institute of Medical Sciences - Department of Dermatology and Venereology, India , Krishnan, Prasad Sree Narayana Institute of Medical Sciences - Department of General and GI Surgery, India , Dharmaratnam, Andezuth Divakaran Sree Narayana Institute of Medical Sciences - Department of Dermatology and Venereology, India
Abstract :
Erythema Induratum of Bazin (EIB) is a tuberculid showing lobular panniculitis. EIB is classified under cutaneous tuberculosis. A diagnosis of EIB is based on cutaneous characteristics, a positive mantoux test, evidence of tuberculosis and histopathological findings. We present a case of a 43-year-old lady with recurrent crops of nodules on legs. Mantoux test was positive. Histopathology revealed lobular panniculitis, epithelioid cells, lymphocytes and giant cells surrounding foci of caseous necrosis which was suggestive of erythema induratum. Her lesions responded to antitubercular therapy (ATT).
Keywords :
Erythema induratum , Nodular vasculitis , Cutaneous tuberculosis , Tuberculid , Tuberculous granuloma , Panniculitis
Journal title :
Journal of the Saudi Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery
Journal title :
Journal of the Saudi Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery
