Question
Apple jelly nodules on the nasal septum are found in cases of ‑
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Tuberculosis
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| B. |
Syphilis
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| C. |
Lupus Vulgaris
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| D. |
Rhinoscleroma
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Show Answer
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Correct Answer � C
Explanation
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Ans. is ‘c’ i.e., Lupus vulgaris
Lupus vulgaris
- It is an indolent and chronic form of tuberculous infection.
- The female to male ratio is 2:1.
- The most common site is the mucocutaneous junction of the nasal septum, the nasal, vestibule, and the ala.
- A characteristic feature is a presence of apple-jelly nodules (Brown gelatinous nodules) in the skin.
- Lupus can cause the perforation of the cartilaginous part of the nasal septum.
- Confirmation is by Biopsy
