Cutaneous Tuberculosis in HIV Patient: A Case Report

Summary@#Tuberculosis (TB) is a serious communicable disease of major concern in endemic regions. Cutaneous tuberculosis (CTB), which accounts for less than 1% of all cases, can cause severe infection in susceptible patients. The diagnosis of CTB is challenging as it can present with a multitude of clinical presentations. The diagnosis must be supported by highly sensitive and specific investigations. This paper highlights the susceptibility of immunocompromised patients to the development of CTB and the challenges in making a diagnosis.

Diagnostic Biopsy Site in Cutaneous Angiosarcoma: Reflections from 3 Cases

Angiosarcoma is a rare, malignant vascular endothelium neoplasm with poor prognosis. Cutaneousangiosarcoma makes up a majority of its presentation. Diagnosis is often delayed due to the nature ofits clinical presentation. We report 3 cases of cutaneous angiosarcoma to focus on the importance ofbiopsy site selection in securing the histopathological diagnosis.