Korean J Dermatol.  1992 Jun;30(3):389-392.

A case of tuberculosis verrucosa cutis

• Kim SH
• Kim KJ
• Lee ES

Abstract

We report a case of tuberculosis verrucosa cutis in a 34-year-old male patient who presented with asymptomatic verrucous plaque over the right buttock, right inner thigh and right inguinal area. The Mantoux test revealed a strong positive reaction. The histologic picture consists of hyperkeratosis, acanthosis and papillomatosis overlying an inflammatory infiltrate in the upper dermis. Tuberculoid granulomas without caseation necrosis are seen in the dermis. Tubercle hacilli were not demonstrated. The patient was treated with INAH, Rifampicin and Ethambutol for 6 months. To date, the skin lesions have markedly improved.

Keyword

Tuberculosis verrucosa cutis

MeSH Terms

Adult
Buttocks
Dermis
Ethambutol
Granuloma
Humans
Male
Necrosis
Papilloma
Rifampin
Skin
Thigh
Tuberculosis*
Ethambutol
Rifampin