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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Pulmonology

Background:

  • Ulcerative skin tuberculosis (TB) is an uncommon manifestation of extrapulmonary TB.
  • Prompt diagnosis and treatment are crucial for managing this condition.

Observation:

  • A 65-year-old male presented with a year-long perianal ulcer and persistent cough.
  • Histopathology revealed necrotizing granulomatous lesions, with positive sputum acid-fast bacilli, TB antibodies, and TB DNA tests.
  • Chest imaging indicated secondary pulmonary TB with possible cavitation.

Findings:

  • The patient received a 6-month course of standard anti-TB therapy (isoniazid, rifampicin, ethambutol, pyrazinamide).
  • Complete healing of the perianal skin ulcer was observed after 6 months of treatment.

Implications:

  • Non-healing ulcers warrant early investigation for tuberculosis.
  • Timely diagnosis and initiation of appropriate anti-TB treatment are essential for favorable outcomes in ulcerative skin TB.