Korean J Dermatol.  2004 Nov;42(11):1491-1494.

A Case of Tuberculosis Verrucosa Cutis Diagnosed by Using Polymerase Chain Reaction

• Choi HJ
• Suh HS
• Lee MS
• Lee MW
• Choi JH
• Moon KC
• Koh JK

Abstract

For a definitive diagnosis of cutaneous tuberculosis, the demonstration of the mycobacteria is essential, but routinely available methods such as AFB stain and culture have poor sensitivity and are time-consuming. Recently, PCR has emerged as a promising tool in the diagnosis of cutaneous tuberculosis due to its high sensitivity and speed. We herein report a case of tuberculosis verrucosa cutis without demonstarable acid-fast bacilli, but diagnosed by using PCR.

Keyword

Tuberculosis verrucosa cutis; PCR

MeSH Terms

Diagnosis
Polymerase Chain Reaction*
Tuberculosis*
Tuberculosis, Cutaneous