A Case of Tuberculosis Verrucosa Cutis / 대한피부과학회지
Korean Journal of Dermatology
;
: 122-124, 1999.
Article
in Korean
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| ID: wpr-124913
ABSTRACT
Tuberculosis verrucosa cutis is caused by the external inoculation of Mycobacterium tuberculosis into the skin of a person who already has a significant degree of cell mediated immunity to this organism. This form of cutaneous tuberculosis is less common. A 29-year-old male had a solitary adult palm sized, verrucous surfaced scaly plaque for about 10 years. The lesion was excised about 10 years ago but gradually increased in size. At first we suspected a deep mycosis and treated him with anti-fungal medication for 3 months. However, the skin lesion did not improve. He was then treated with anti-tuberculosis medication for 9 months under the impression of tuberculosis verrucosa cutis. The skin lesion was almost healed and no recurrence has been observed for 8 months after the treatment.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Recurrence
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Skin
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Tuberculosis
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Tuberculosis, Cutaneous
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Immunity, Cellular
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Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Limits:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Korean Journal of Dermatology
Year:
1999
Type:
Article
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