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¹Department of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy, R.G.Kar Medical College, Kolkata, West Bengal, India.

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Papulonecrotic tuberculid is a skin reaction to Mycobacterium tuberculosis. This rare condition, typically on the body, can manifest on the glans penis, causing ulcerated papules and scarring.

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Area of Science:

Dermatology
Infectious Diseases
Immunology

Background:

Papulonecrotic tuberculid is a rare cutaneous manifestation of tuberculosis.
It results from a hypersensitivity reaction to Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
Dissemination occurs via hematogenous spread from an internal tuberculous focus.

Observation:

Characterized by recurrent eruptions of asymptomatic, dusky red papules.
Lesions progress to ulceration and crusting.
Healing occurs over weeks, leaving varioliform scars.

Findings:

While typically affecting extragenital sites, isolated glans penis involvement is exceptionally rare.
This presentation highlights the diverse clinical spectrum of cutaneous tuberculosis.
Diagnosis requires high clinical suspicion and correlation with microbiological or histological evidence of tuberculosis.

Implications:

Understanding this rare presentation is crucial for accurate diagnosis and management of genitourinary tuberculosis.
Early recognition can prevent complications and facilitate timely treatment of the underlying infection.
Highlights the importance of considering systemic infections in dermatological diagnoses.