Histopathology of Various Types of Cutaneous Tuberculosis

Tuberculide (lichen scrofulosorum) secondary to osseous tuberculosis

“…This tuberculide is seen especially in association with caseous lymphatic glands but may also occur in osseous tuberculosis (Wilkinson, 1972). Histologically this patient's lesions showed early caseation necrosis, although in typical lichen scrofulosorum this is said not to be a feature (Montgomery, 1937).…”

Lichen scrofulosorum: an unusual expression of pulmonary tuberculosis in a child

“…Lichen scrofulosorum is an uncommon entity [1]. It is one of the accepted tuberculides, thiat results from silent haematogcnous dissemination of bacilli in an individual strongly sensitive to Mycobacteriiun tuberctdosis [7][8][9][10]. Even in the days when tuberculosis was very frequent, Rauschkolb [11] (1934) reported only 11 eases of lichen scrofulosorum.…”

Lichen scrofulosorum: current status

“…Lichen scrofulosorum diagnosis is made on the morphological definitions, criteria vide supra , and its characteristic history of evolution through primary and secondary (re‐infection/re‐activation) cutaneous 5,26 and/or systemic tuberculosis. Identification of a BCG vaccination 27 scar on the left deltoid is invariably contributory in countries where it forms an integral part of the immunization program. Mantoux ( in vivo ) test, an indicator of cell‐mediated skin hypersensitivity to tuberculin, is an adjunct.…”