Indian Journal of Dermatology (Jan 1999)

Lupus Vulgaris At A Rare Site

  • Bhaduri Gautam,
  • Gangopadhyaya D.N

Journal volume & issue
Vol. 44, no. 4
pp. 195 – 196

Abstract

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A case of lupus vulgaris at a rare site-eyelid is reported here. Delayed diagnosis of the condition affecting the left eyelid in a female patient aged 78 years, led to scarring and fixity of eyelids with resultant exposure keratitis and dimness of vision. Antitubercular therapy improved skin condition but dimness f vision persisted.