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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Rheumatology

Background:

  • Extrapulmonary tuberculosis (ETB) is tuberculosis outside the lungs.
  • Cutaneous tuberculosis (TB) involves skin manifestations.
  • Poncet's disease is a tuberculous arthritis.

Observation:

  • A 19-year-old immunocompetent female presented with multiple skin lesions.
  • The patient also exhibited symptoms consistent with Poncet's disease.

Findings:

  • The case presented a rare multifocal cutaneous tuberculosis.
  • Co-occurrence of cutaneous TB and Poncet's disease was observed.

Implications:

  • This case expands the understanding of rare ETB presentations.
  • Highlights the importance of considering TB in dermatological and rheumatological conditions.
  • Emphasizes the need for thorough diagnosis in immunocompetent individuals with unusual symptoms.