TB Research

Tuberculosis Verrucosa cutis: A case report

A Neena Reddy, Roma Jayakrishnan, Jayakar Thomas

International Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprosy Sciences · 2022-07

Abstract

TB verrucosa cutis is an inactive, verruca like plaque. Clinically it has classical description. Initially starts as a tiny symptom free warty papule that eventually headway to become a verrucous plaque with a rambling irregular border. Among the form of cutaneous tuberculosis. We report a case of Tuberculosis Verrucosa Cutis in a 54 year old male with a verrucous plaque with hyperpigmentation over the right great toe confirmed with clinical and histopathological features.

MeSH terms

  • Cutis
  • Medicine
  • Dermatology
  • Papule
  • Tuberculosis
  • Hyperpigmentation
  • Cutaneous tuberculosis
  • Pathology