Cutaneous tuberculosis revealing multifocal tuberculosis in immunocompetent patients

Publication date: Available online 18 June 2015 Source:International Journal of Mycobacteriology Author(s): N. Amraoui , S. Krich , M. Meziane , S. Gallouj , H. Aid , A. Elmrini , K. Moumna , T. Harmouch , F. Mernissi Multifocal tuberculosis (TB) is rare. It occurs especially in immunocompromised patients. Association with skin involvement is rarer, and few cases are reported in the literature. The present study reports 7 cases of multifocal TB with cutaneous localization in immunocompetent patients. Cutaneous forms of TB included in this series are: gummas, scrofuloderma, vasculitis TB and lupus TB. The patients had at least two extra skin locations, namely: osteoarticular, lung, pleural, scrotal, muscular, digestive, laryngeal, nodal and splenic locations. These patients had no context of immunosuppression which is uncommon, but should be kept in mind, especially in endemic countries.
Source: International Journal of Mycobacteriology - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research