Dermatology Case Reports

ISSN - 2684-124X

K. Baline

Department Dermatology, CHU IBN ROCHD, Casablanca, Morocco

Publications

  • Case Report   
    Scrofuloderma: A Rare Case of Cutaneous Tuberculosis
    Author(s): Sarah Belanouane*, F. Hali, K. Baline and S. Chiheb

    Cutaneous Tuberculosis (TB), primarily caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, is a rare and clinically polymorphic disease, making diagnosis challenging. Diagnosis relies on epidemiological, clinical, and para-clinical evidence. Treatment with TB antibiotics typically yields excellent results, often retrospectively confirming the diagnosis. We report a case of scrofuloderma in a 33-year-old woman presenting with a painful, purulent nodule on her inter-scapular area. Initial misdiagnosis as a bacterial abscess delayed effective treatment. Following a confirmed diagnosis of scrofuloderma, anti-TB therapy led to significant clinical improvement, underscoring the importance of considering TB in persistent cutaneous lesions... View More»
    DOI: 10.37532/2684-124X.24.9.1.003

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