Tuberculosis Cutis Orificialis.
- Author:
Seung Eon BAEK
;
Won Hyoung KANG
;
Kwang Hoon LEE
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Tuberculosis cutis orificialis;
Pulmonary tuberculosis;
Perianal ulcer
- MeSH:
Biopsy;
Dermis;
Giant Cells, Langhans;
Humans;
Intradermal Tests;
Middle Aged;
Sputum;
Suppuration;
Thorax;
Tuberculosis*;
Tuberculosis, Pulmonary;
Ulcer
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
1985;23(5):667-671
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
We report herein a case of tuberculosis cutis orificialis in a 50-year-old man. He suffered from well demarcated, 2x5cm sized, slightly tender, pus discharging, perianal ulcer with bluish edges for 3 months. The biopsy specimen from the ulcer revealed tuberculoid structure with Langhans giant cells in the deep dermis and a few acid-fast bacilli. AFB cultures from the sputum, pus, and tissue were successful. Intradermal test with PPD showed positive result. Chest roentgenographic findings disclosed advanced pulmonary tuberculosis. Almost complete healing of the perianal ulcers occurred following 2 months of therapy using antituberculosis drugs.
