TB Research

A polymorphous cutaneous tuberculosis

Azendour H, Meziane M, Znati K, Benzekri L, Senouci K

International journal of mycobacteriology · 2021-01

Abstract

Cutaneous tuberculosis is uncommon, comprising 1%-2% of all extrapulmonary manifestations. It has a wide clinical spectrum. The clinical presentation depends on the route of the infection, the pathogenicity of the bacteria, and the immune status of the host. Association of multiple forms in a same patient is uncommon. We report a case of disseminated tuberculosis with polymorphous cutaneous lesions in an immunocompetent woman, combining scrofuloderma, gummas, and sporotrichoid lesions, along with tuberculous adenitis and bone tuberculosis.

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Tuberculosis, Cutaneous
  • Tuberculosis, Lymph Node
  • Tuberculosis, Miliary
  • Tuberculosis, Osteoarticular
  • Granuloma
  • Female