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Tuberculous cellulitis.

N H Lee1, E H Choi, W S Lee

  • 1Department of Dermatology, Yonsei University Wonju College of Medicine, Wonju, Korea.

Clinical and Experimental Dermatology
|June 9, 2000
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This case highlights cutaneous tuberculosis mimicking cellulitis in an immunocompromised patient. Prompt diagnosis via histopathology and PCR led to effective treatment with anti-tuberculosis drugs.

Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Microbiology

Background:

  • Cutaneous tuberculosis is rare, often presenting atypically.
  • Immunocompromised states and prior tuberculosis increase risk.
  • Differential diagnosis of skin infections is crucial.

Observation:

  • A 63-year-old woman with diabetes and chronic corticosteroid use presented with cellulitis unresponsive to antibiotics.
  • She had a history of treated pulmonary tuberculosis.
  • Skin biopsy and PCR confirmed cutaneous tuberculosis.

Findings:

  • Histopathology and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) were key in diagnosing cutaneous tuberculosis.
  • Standard anti-tuberculosis chemotherapy (isoniazid, rifampicin, ethambutol, pyrazinamide) resolved the skin lesions.

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  • The patient's comorbidities likely influenced the atypical presentation.

    • Implications:

    • This case underscores the importance of considering tuberculosis in refractory skin infections, especially in at-risk individuals.
    • Early and accurate diagnosis through appropriate investigations is vital for successful treatment.
    • Physicians should be aware of unusual presentations of tuberculosis in the skin.