A large verrucous plaque on the buttocks: a case report of an atypical presentation of tuberculosis verrucosa cutis
Although the incidence of cutaneous TB has declined among all cases in dermatology outpatient settings, atypical cases are still being reported worldwide. These atypical forms can imitate other conditions hence delaying the diagnosis and increased morbidity. We report a case of an atypical presentat...
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| author | Yulia Asmarani Rizki Citra Mulia Anni Adriani |
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| description | Although the incidence of cutaneous TB has declined among all cases in dermatology outpatient settings, atypical cases are still being reported worldwide. These atypical forms can imitate other conditions hence delaying the diagnosis and increased morbidity. We report a case of an atypical presentation of extensive Tuberculosis Verrucosa Cutis (TVC) on the buttocks presenting as an annular hyperkeratotic plaque with central healing. Suspicious clinical manifestations and histopathological features followed by an excellent response with antituberculosis therapy confirmed the diagnosis of TVC. Recalcitrant chronic lesions even with adequate standard treatment should raise suspicion of cutaneous TB, especially in endemic areas. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-420a57b6d71b4d48934481fe8b7914fe2022-12-21T20:00:14ZengThe Pan African Medical JournalThe Pan African Medical Journal1937-86881937-86882020-10-013713110.11604/pamj.2020.37.131.2615026150A large verrucous plaque on the buttocks: a case report of an atypical presentation of tuberculosis verrucosa cutisYulia Asmarani0Rizki Citra Mulia1Anni Adriani2 Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Hasanuddin, South Sulawesi, Makassar, Indonesia Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Hasanuddin, South Sulawesi, Makassar, Indonesia Dr. Wahidin Sudirohusodo Hospital, South Sulawesi, Makassar, Indonesia Although the incidence of cutaneous TB has declined among all cases in dermatology outpatient settings, atypical cases are still being reported worldwide. These atypical forms can imitate other conditions hence delaying the diagnosis and increased morbidity. We report a case of an atypical presentation of extensive Tuberculosis Verrucosa Cutis (TVC) on the buttocks presenting as an annular hyperkeratotic plaque with central healing. Suspicious clinical manifestations and histopathological features followed by an excellent response with antituberculosis therapy confirmed the diagnosis of TVC. Recalcitrant chronic lesions even with adequate standard treatment should raise suspicion of cutaneous TB, especially in endemic areas. https://www.panafrican-med-journal.com/content/article/37/131/pdf/131.pdf atypicalannular hyperkeratotic plaquecentral healingtuberculosis verrucosa cutis |
| spellingShingle | Yulia Asmarani Rizki Citra Mulia Anni Adriani A large verrucous plaque on the buttocks: a case report of an atypical presentation of tuberculosis verrucosa cutis The Pan African Medical Journal atypical annular hyperkeratotic plaque central healing tuberculosis verrucosa cutis |
| title | A large verrucous plaque on the buttocks: a case report of an atypical presentation of tuberculosis verrucosa cutis |
| title_full | A large verrucous plaque on the buttocks: a case report of an atypical presentation of tuberculosis verrucosa cutis |
| title_fullStr | A large verrucous plaque on the buttocks: a case report of an atypical presentation of tuberculosis verrucosa cutis |
| title_full_unstemmed | A large verrucous plaque on the buttocks: a case report of an atypical presentation of tuberculosis verrucosa cutis |
| title_short | A large verrucous plaque on the buttocks: a case report of an atypical presentation of tuberculosis verrucosa cutis |
| title_sort | large verrucous plaque on the buttocks a case report of an atypical presentation of tuberculosis verrucosa cutis |
| topic | atypical annular hyperkeratotic plaque central healing tuberculosis verrucosa cutis |
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