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[Non-healing foot wound].

M Kuhn, W Nef, J Gartmann

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    A chronic foot wound in a Sri Lankan man, initially unresponsive to surgery, was eventually diagnosed as tuberculosis. Prompt tuberculostatic therapy was initiated after the development of miliary tuberculosis.

    Area of Science:

    • Medicine
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Dermatology

    Background:

    • Tuberculosis (TB) is a significant global health concern, primarily affecting the lungs but capable of manifesting in various extrapulmonary forms.
    • Minor trauma can, in rare cases, trigger the reactivation of latent tuberculosis infections.
    • Suppurative chronic wounds present diagnostic challenges, especially when initial treatments are ineffective.

    Observation:

    • A young male patient from Sri Lanka presented with a non-healing, suppurative chronic wound on his right foot following minor trauma.
    • Multiple surgical interventions failed to achieve wound closure, highlighting the atypical nature of the lesion.
    • The patient subsequently developed severe miliary tuberculosis, prompting a re-evaluation of the foot wound's etiology.

    Findings:

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    • The chronic foot wound was ultimately diagnosed as a manifestation of tuberculosis, likely reactivated by the initial trauma.
    • The development of miliary tuberculosis indicated disseminated disease, underscoring the severity of the underlying infection.
    • Initiation of tuberculostatic therapy led to the management of both the disseminated disease and the chronic wound.

    Implications:

    • This case highlights the importance of considering tuberculosis in the differential diagnosis of chronic, non-healing wounds, particularly in endemic regions or in patients with risk factors.
    • Trauma-induced reactivation of tuberculosis, though rare, can lead to severe disseminated disease and unusual presentations.
    • Early and accurate diagnosis of extrapulmonary tuberculosis is crucial for effective treatment and improved patient outcomes, preventing complications like miliary spread.