Scrofuloderma: a diagnostic challenge
Mello RB, Vale ECSD, Baeta IGR
Anais brasileiros de dermatologia · 2019-01
Abstract
Cutaneous tuberculosis is a rare form of extrapulmonary tuberculosis, comprising 1-2% of cases. Caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis or related strains, it presents a wide range of clinical manifestations, mimicking other chronic dermatoses and leading to delayed diagnosis. A case of scrofuloderma is reported, whose diagnosis and treatment were only made six years after onset of the disease.
MeSH terms
- Skin
- Humans
- Tuberculosis, Cutaneous
- Tuberculin Test
- Adult
- Male
- Delayed Diagnosis