Unilateral Multifocal tuberculosis Verrucosa Cutis: A Diagnostic Challenge

Tuberculosis verrucosa cutis (TVC) is a common exogenous form of cutaneous infection in individuals with moderate-to-high degree of immunity to Mycobacterium tuberculosis . TVC constitutes a small proportion of extrapulmonary tuberculosis which manifests as well-defined warty plaques occurring mostl...

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Published in:Clinical dermatology review 2023-04, Vol.7 (2), p.183-186
Main Authors: Gumma, Sai Snigdha Bhashitha, Arakkal, Geeta Kiran, Sompalli, Suryanarayana, Lohita, M
Format: Article
Language:English
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cutaneous tuberculosis
multifocal
tuberculosis verrucosa cutis
unilateral
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Summary:Tuberculosis verrucosa cutis (TVC) is a common exogenous form of cutaneous infection in individuals with moderate-to-high degree of immunity to Mycobacterium tuberculosis . TVC constitutes a small proportion of extrapulmonary tuberculosis which manifests as well-defined warty plaques occurring mostly on hands, knees, ankles, and buttocks. We herein report a case of TVC with unilateral and multifocal involvement in a 36-year-old male which was undiagnosed for 25 years. The diagnosis was confirmed by histopathology, and the patient responded well to antituberculous treatment.
ISSN:2542-551X
2542-5528
DOI:10.4103/cdr.cdr_85_21