Abstract

ZAMORA-PEREA, Percy et al. Sporotrichoid cutaneous tuberculosis in the peruvian amazon: case report. Rev. perú. med. exp. salud publica [online]. 2022, vol.39, n.3, pp.368-371.  Epub Sep 30, 2022. ISSN 1726-4634.  http://dx.doi.org/10.17843/rpmesp.2022.393.10919.

Cutaneous tuberculosis is a rare presentation of Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection. We present the case of a woman without important medical history, with a disease period of one year and a half, characterized by sporotrichoid-like lesions, with lymphocutaneous dissemination in the right upper limb, and with slowly progressive evolution. The histopathological tests revealed Langhans type giant cells and scarce necrosis. The patient received therapy with a sensitive antituberculous scheme, and evolved favorably.

Keywords : Tuberculosis, Cutaneous; Mycobacterium tuberculosis; Sporotrichosis; Giant Cells, Langhans.

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