Title: Giant facial cutaneous tuberculosis.
Authors: Ng How Tseung, Karina S. Y.; Jing Jun Zhao; Yan Ru Jia; Keyal, Uma; Bhatta, Anil Kumar
Abstract: The article presents a case study of a 62-year-old woman diagnosed with facial cutaneous tuberculosis, visited with non-healing large plaque on her right face. Topics discussed include well-marginated, edematous, reddish brown plaque with a rough surface, irregular edges and mild scaling observed on dermatological examination, granulomatous infiltration was observed in skin biopsy, and positive to tuberculin test. It further informs about antituberculous therapy being prescribed to patient.
Subjects: CUTANEOUS tuberculosis; CUTANEOUS manifestations of general diseases; BIOPSY; TUBERCULIN test; DIAGNOSIS; THERAPEUTICS
Publication: Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology & Leprology, 2015, Vol 81, Issue 1, p94
ISSN: 0378-6323
Publication type: Academic Journal
DOI: 10.4103/0378-6323.148610

Giant facial cutaneous tuberculosis.

Ng How Tseung, Karina S. Y.; Jing Jun Zhao; Yan Ru Jia; Keyal, Uma; Bhatta, Anil Kumar