A case of tuberculosis verrucosa cutis misdiagnosed as tinea cruris
Abstract：A 42-year-old male patient presented with semicircular plaque on hip over 6 years. In the course of previous diagnosis and treatment, he was diagnosed several times as tinea cruris and treated by antifungal compounds without response. Physical examination showed dark-red irregular half annular plaque with clear realm on the right hip close to median line, with dark red purulent cysts and nodules around the plaque. Repeated fungal examinations were negative and PPD tests were strongly positive. Histopathologic examination suggested infectious granuloma. Isoniazid, rifampicin and ethambutol by oral were prescribed for 3 months, and the lesion was cured completely. Final diagnosis was confirmed as verrucous cutaneous tuberculosis.
Keywords：TuberculodermaTinea cruris
Publication Date：2018-01-01
Online Publishing Date：2025-08-15(First online date of this platform, not the publication date of the document)
Pages：2( 179-180 )