Antituberculosis Therapy-Associated Cutaneous Leukocytoclastic Vasculitis

We describe a case of CLV induced by rifampicin and pyrazinamide. A 14-year-old male diagnosed with disseminated tuberculosis developed purpuric lesions after 1.5 months of treatment. Histopathology was consistent with leukocytoclastic vasculitis. Skin lesion improved after cessation of the two drugs and treatment with corticosteroids.

Source: Journal of Tropical Pediatrics - November 28, 2013 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Bhatia, V., Sibal, A., Rajgarhia, S. Tags: Case Reports Source Type: research