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[Peripheral thrombophlebitis. "Paratuberculous syndrome" (author's transl)]
La Semaine Des Hopitaux : Organe Fonde Par L'Association D'Enseignement Medical Des Hopitaux De Paris
|December 8, 1979
Summary
Peripheral thrombophlebitis in a young man resolved with tuberculosis treatment, suggesting a paratuberculous syndrome. This case highlights the varied skin manifestations of tuberculosis.
Area of Science:
- Internal Medicine
- Dermatology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Tuberculosis can present with diverse extrapulmonary manifestations.
- Peripheral thrombophlebitis is an uncommon presentation of tuberculosis.
Observation:
- A young North-African man developed recurrent peripheral thrombophlebitis over one month.
- Mediastinal tuberculous lymphadenitis was diagnosed after the thrombophlebitis presentation.
Findings:
- Specific anti-tuberculosis therapy led to the complete resolution of the cutaneous lesions.
- The thrombophlebitis was considered a paratuberculous syndrome.
Implications:
- This case underscores the importance of considering tuberculosis in the differential diagnosis of peripheral thrombophlebitis.
- Early diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis can resolve associated paratuberculous syndromes.