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Erythema induratum and active pulmonary tuberculosis
P M Hassoun1, K E Shepherd, T J Flotte
1Department of Medicine (Pulmonary Unit), Massachusetts, General Hospital, Boston.
The American Journal of Medicine
|April 1, 1988
Summary
Erythema induratum, a skin disease, is debated. This case links it to active pulmonary tuberculosis, responding well to treatment, suggesting a need for tuberculosis screening.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Infectious Diseases
- Public Health
Background:
- Erythema induratum etiology is debated, particularly its link to tuberculosis.
- This rare skin condition is seen more often in Asian populations.
Observation:
- A case of erythema induratum in a young Chinese woman with active pulmonary tuberculosis is presented.
- The patient's skin lesions and pulmonary tuberculosis resolved with antitubercular therapy.
Findings:
- Erythema induratum can be a manifestation of active tuberculosis.
- Prompt response to antitubercular therapy supports the association.
Implications:
- Clinicians should consider tuberculosis in erythema induratum diagnoses.
- Screening for and treating tuberculosis is crucial for managing erythema induratum.