Lymphocutaneous Nocardiosis Presenting As Inguinal Bubo

Abstract

A 19 year old male patient presented with a history of swelling in the right inguinal region of 2 months duration, which progressed to form chronic discharging ulcers after 1 month. Histopathological examination showed diffuse granuloma with lymphocytic infiltrate. Acid fast staining and culture findings were consistent with nocardiosis.