A Case of lupus vulgaris diagnosed with polymerase chain reaction.
- Author:
Jeong Yeob LEE
1
;
Won Sin LEE
;
Jee Ho CHOI
;
Kyung Jeh SUNG
;
Kee Chan MOON
;
Jai Kyoung KOH
Author Information
1. Department of Dermatology, Asan Medical Center, College of Medicine, University of Ulsan, Seoul, Korea. derm@www.amc.seoul.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
lupus vulgaris;
PCR
- MeSH:
Biopsy;
Child, Preschool;
Diagnosis;
DNA;
Female;
Humans;
Lupus Vulgaris*;
Polymerase Chain Reaction*;
Sensitivity and Specificity;
Skin;
Tuberculosis;
Tuberculosis, Cutaneous
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
2001;39(3):354-357
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Lupus vulgaris is the most common form of cutaneous tuberculosis showing various clinical manifestations. Because AFB staining and culture are often negative, diagnosis can be difficult. Polymerase chain reaction with high sensitivity and specificity may improve the diagnostic panel for cutaneous tuberculosis. We report a case of lupus vulgaris in a 5 year-old girl. The presence of Mycobaterium tuberculosis DNA in a skin biopsy demonstrated by polymerase chain reaction led to the diagnosis of lupus vulgaris.
