Lupus Vulgaris of external nose.

Lupus vulgaris is the most common morphological variant of cutaneous tuberculosis. In India, the most common sites of involvement are trunk and buttocks. The involvement of other sites like nose, periocular region and face, have been occasionally reported from India. This report presents an unusual case of lupus vulgaris involving the external nose. The diagnosis was confirmed on histopathology of the deep biopsy taken from an ulcerated part of the lesion. The response to six months of anti- tubercular treatment was dramatic.

Tubercular Osteomyelitis of Zygomatic bone.

A case of tubercular osteomyelitis of the zygomatic bone in a child is presented here because of its rarity and clinical interest. A high index of suspicion should be kept in mind to reach the diagnosis.