Title of article :
Recurrent non-healing perianal ulcer: A case of tuberculosis cutis orificialis
Author/Authors :
Al Attas, Khalid Mohammed King Fahad Central Hospital - Department of Dermatology and Histopathology, Saudi Arabia , Ahsan, Mohammad Kamrul King Fahad Central Hospital - Department of Dermatology and Histopathology, Saudi Arabia , Hannani, Hasan Yehia King Fahad Central Hospital - Department of Dermatology and Histopathology, Saudi Arabia , Gamal, Amr Mohammed King Fahad Central Hospital - Department of Dermatology and Histopathology, Saudi Arabia , Bhavanarushi, Srinivas King Fahad Central Hospital - Department of Dermatology and Histopathology, Saudi Arabia
Abstract :
Tuberculosis cutis orificialis (TCO) is a rare manifestation of cutaneous tuberculosis. Due to its variable clinical features, the diagnosis may be missed at the onset of the disease. Here we describe, TCO as well as intestinal tuberculosis in a patient with recurrent non-healing perianal ulcer. First TCO was detected, later on intestinal T.B was also detected. The perianal lesions appeared as multiple outbreaks of ulcer which resolved totally after combined anti T.B treatment. The clinical course of intestinal lesions and tuberculosis cutis orificialis appeared interrelated.
Keywords :
Tuberculosis cutis orificialis , Cutaneous tuberculosis , Perianal ulcer , Intestinal tuberculosis
Journal title :
Journal of the Saudi Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery
Journal title :
Journal of the Saudi Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery
