A Case of Tuberculosis Verrucosa Cutis Diagnosed by Using Polymerase Chain Reaction.
- Author:
Hye Jin CHOI
1
;
Ho Seok SUH
;
Mi Suk LEE
;
Mi Woo LEE
;
Jee Ho CHOI
;
Kee Chan MOON
;
Jai Kyoung KOH
Author Information
1. Department of Dermatology, Asan Medical Center, College of Medicine, University of Ulsan, Seoul, Korea. derma@uuh.ulsan.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Tuberculosis verrucosa cutis;
PCR
- MeSH:
Diagnosis;
Polymerase Chain Reaction*;
Tuberculosis*;
Tuberculosis, Cutaneous
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
2004;42(11):1491-1494
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
For a definitive diagnosis of cutaneous tuberculosis, the demonstration of the mycobacteria is essential, but routinely available methods such as AFB stain and culture have poor sensitivity and are time-consuming. Recently, PCR has emerged as a promising tool in the diagnosis of cutaneous tuberculosis due to its high sensitivity and speed. We herein report a case of tuberculosis verrucosa cutis without demonstarable acid-fast bacilli, but diagnosed by using PCR.
