Multifocal tuberculosis revealed by multiple cutaneous gummas in the immunocompetent

Cutaneous tuberculosis is rare. Its occurrence in multifocal tuberculosis (MT) is uncommon and happens frequently in the context of immunosuppression. We report the case of MT with multiple cutaneous gummas and bone and lung involvement that occurred in an apparently immunocompetent patient.

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Published in:Dermatology online journal 2011-05, Vol.17 (5), p.8-8
Main Authors: Bounouar, Mariem, Baybay, Hanane, Gallouj, Salim, Meziane, Meriame, Mikou, Ouafae, Mernissi, Fatimazahra, Chraibi, Meriem, Harmouch, Taoufik, Amarti, Afaf
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Antitubercular Agents - therapeutic use
Clavicle - microbiology
Drug Therapy, Combination
Ethambutol - therapeutic use
Humans
Immunocompetence
Isoniazid - therapeutic use
Male
Morocco
Pyrazinamide - therapeutic use
Rifampin - therapeutic use
Skin Ulcer - etiology
Tuberculosis, Cutaneous - diagnosis
Tuberculosis, Osteoarticular - complications
Tuberculosis, Pulmonary - complications
Young Adult
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Summary:Cutaneous tuberculosis is rare. Its occurrence in multifocal tuberculosis (MT) is uncommon and happens frequently in the context of immunosuppression. We report the case of MT with multiple cutaneous gummas and bone and lung involvement that occurred in an apparently immunocompetent patient.
ISSN:1087-2108
1087-2108
DOI:10.5070/D32ZS4D20K