A Case of Tuberculosis Verrucosa Cutis / 대한피부과학회지
Korean Journal of Dermatology
;
: 1232-1234, 2004.
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in Korean
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| ID: wpr-60822
ABSTRACT
We report a case of tuberculosis verrucosa cutis in a 39-year-old male patient, who presented verrucous plaque on the dorsum of right third finger. Seven months ago, he had a cut with paper and skin lesion developed. Histopathologic features revealed parakeratosis, irregular acanthosis in the epidermis and inflammatory cellular infiltrates and tuberculoid granulomas in the dermis. AFB- positive bacilli were demonstrated. He has been treated with isoniazid, rifampicin, ethambutol, and pyrazinamide for 4 months till now and the skin lesion has been markedly improved.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Parakeratosis
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Pyrazinamide
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Rifampin
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Skin
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Tuberculosis
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Dermis
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Epidermis
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Ethambutol
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Fingers
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Granuloma
Limits:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Korean Journal of Dermatology
Year:
2004
Type:
Article
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