Tuberculosis Verrucosa Cutis in an 11-year-old girl: A case report
- Author:
Maria Vinna N. Crisostomo
1
;
Karen Lee P. Alabado
1
;
Maricarr Pamela M. Lacuesta-Gutierrez
1
Author Information
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- Keywords: Tuberculosis verrucosa cutis; Cutaneous tuberculosis; Anti-tuberculosis therapy
- From: Pediatric Infectious Disease Society of the Philippines Journal 2018;19(2):60-65
- CountryPhilippines
- Language:English
- Abstract: We report a case of an 11-year-old girl who presented with a gradually enlarging verrucous plaque on the left knee for 3 years. Physical examination showed a solitary, slightly erythematous, scaly, verrucous plaque on the left knee measuring about 1.5 cm x 2 cm. Biopsy revealed granulomatous dermatitis consistent with cutaneous tuberculosis. A diagnosis of tuberculosis verrucosa cutis (TBVC) was made and anti-tuberculous therapy was initiated consisting of rifampicin, isoniazid, pyrazinamide and ethambutol for 2 months followed by rifampicin and isoniazid for 4 months. Upon completion of therapy, only a slightly atrophic scar remained, supporting our diagnosis. This report highlights TBVC must be considered in patients with chronic skin lesions in countries with high prevalence of tuberculosis.
- Full text:Vol-19-No-2_CRISOSTOMO_TBV-Revised4.pdf
