Case of lupus vulgaris
Turkey ear is a descriptive term used for lupus pernio of earlobe which causes reddish, indurated plaque lesions. The lesions are mostly reported in the head and neck region, however, rarely on the earlobe. It is a common variant of cutaneous tuberculosis. In this case a 50-year-old woman presented to a medical centre in Israel with a tuberculous lesion of the skin, known as lupus vulgaris. The lesion had progressively swell over her right ear and reached an enormous sign.
The woman’s history revealed that the infection started when she was a child and slowly progressed over time. On examination the lesion had an “apple jelly appearance” as it resembled jelly made from cooked apples. كيف تربح في مراهنات كرة القدم The doctors wrote in the study that “she was adamant that the lesion had been present since early childhood but had gradually increased”. In addition, the lesion was now also leaking foul smelling discharge.
The woman had earlier presented to a clinic in the year 2008.
Doctors put her on antibiotic treatment for 2 months with an additional 7 months after the first regimen. مراهنات كرة القدم Although the infection showed improvement, she did not follow-up with the doctors till 2020. On examination, her infection had resolved completely and her ear had shrunk back to its normal size. There was only a patch of scarred skin notable.
The woman was diagnosed with lupus vulgaris, a condition in which M. tuberculosis infection slowly progresses over the skin. This a common manifestation of tuberculosis infection on the skin. لعبه bingo
References
A “Turkey Ear” Persisting for 5 Decades https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamadermatology/article-abstract/2777008
