Lichen scrofulosorum- A rare case report

Abstract

Lichen scrofulosorum, other name “tuberculosis cutis lichenoides” which is present as lichenoid eruption of minute papules, a rare tuberculid commonly seen in children and adolescents with tuberculosis. Mostly positive tuberculin reaction strongly associated with eruption. Diagnosis can be difficult in this type of lesion which is closely resemble to other type of dermatological conditions that are often primarily considered. Here we report a case of lichen scrofulosorum in a twenty year- old female having typical grouped lichenoid papules on the neck, hand and leg associated with itching.