Unlocking the mystery of persistent skin ulcers in a young man and successful treatment with a simple regimen. Issue 4 (23rd April 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Li, Zhongtao; Wang, Sheng; Chen, Xiaomei; Ming, Xinran; Peng, Li; Li, Wei
• Is Part Of: Dermatologic therapy. Volume 31:Issue 4(2018)
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• Publication Date: 2018-04-23
• Subjects: cutaneous tuberculosis -- Mycobacterium tuberculosis -- osteroarticular tuberculosis -- rifampicin -- skin ulcers; Skin -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Dermatology -- Periodicals; 616.5
• DOI: 10.1111/dth.12600
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1396-0296

Abstract

Abstract: Despite the high prevalence of pulmonary tuberculosis worldwide, extrapulmonary tuberculosis especially cutaneous and osteoarticular tuberculosis occurs rarely, both of which are often difficult to be recognized since their symptoms mimic those of many other cutaneous and osteoarticular diseases. Here, we present a rare case of cutaneous tuberculosis potentially accompanied by osteroarticular tuberculosis in a 36‐year‐old Chinese man who presented with multiple persistent skin ulcers for one year and were nonresponsive to multiple therapeutic approaches. A single anti‐tuberculous regimen with rifampicin resulted in healing of all skin lesions and excellent recovery of the general condition.