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BACKGROUND
Since the introduction of BCG vaccination in 1921, there have been numerous reports of cutaneous complications. Although common local effects such as erythema, soreness and local abscesses are well known, the incidence of cutaneous granulomas and BCG-induced lupus vulgaris is
A 28-year-old woman presented with reddish raised, shiny lesions over the face and ears present for the past 3 years. Four years ago, she developed in her left axilla a nodule that became fluctuant and tender, which ruptured to discharge seropurulent material. It subsided after the patient had
BACKGROUND
Histopathologic diagnosis of leprosy is difficult when Bacillary Index (BI) is zero and neural involvement are not easily identifiable on routine Hematoxylin and Eosin stain. This study was undertaken to study the role of S-100 immunostaining in demonstrating different patterns of nerve
BACKGROUND
By direct immunofluorescence (DIF), presence of immune complexes in the skin biopsy at various locations such as the dermo-epidermal junction, dermal blood vessels, etc. help to arrive at a diagnosis.
OBJECTIVE
(1) To study the role of DIF in confirmation or exclusion of diseases
The seven basic patterns of inflammatory dermatoses according to Ackerman can be applied to infectious dermatoses. However, it should be borne in mind that infection caused by one agent may induce differing patterns according to the stage of disease. Dermatophytosis and the arthropod reaction belong
A 28-year-old woman presented with a 2-year history of idiopathic, chronic blepharitis unresponsive to several courses treatment of corticosteroid eye drops. Physical examination was notable for edematous, erythematous plaques of the lower eyelids with madarosis in the absence of preceding skin
Case histories of 97 patients were analysed to study the diagnosis, differential diagnosis and incidence of recurrences of tuberculosis of the skin. A combined examination revealed Basin erythema in 57.7% of the patients, lupus vulgaris in 29.9% and papulonecrotic tuberculosis of the skin in 12.4%.
Extrapulmonary tuberculosis constitutes about 10% of all cases of tuberculosis, and cutaneous tuberculosis makes up only a small proportion of these cases. Despite prevention programs, tuberculosis is still progressing endemically in developing countries. Commonest clinical variant of cutaneous
BACKGROUND
Although cutaneous tuberculosis (CTB) is well described, it is wise to periodically revisit the prevailing clinical and epidemiological features, of this somewhat uncommon entity in developed nations that is also usually neglected in national tuberculosis control programs in countries
For a definitive diagnosis of cutaneous tuberculosis the demonstration of mycobacteria is essential, but this is generally not possible in skin lesions. Routinely available techniques have poor sensitivity and are time consuming, therefore, delaying the institution of timely therapy. The high
A 45-year-old male presented with a 6 month history of an enlarging smooth, erythematous plaque over the central part of his face. Mild erythema of both eyes was present. Sarcoidosis, Hansen disease, lupus vulgaris, cutaneous leishmaniasis, pseudolymphoma, foreign body granuloma, granuloma faciale,
Brazil is one of the highest tuberculosis (TB) burden countries of the world. Cutaneous tuberculosis (CTB) is a rare form of extrapulmonary manifestation of tuberculosis. This study aimed to describe the clinico-evolutive, laboratory and therapeutic aspects of CTB cases among patients Tuberculosis (TB) is still prevalent in many developing countries and can pose a new potential threat to global health due to international migration. As an uncommon form of extrapulmonary TB, cutaneous TB is complicated in its clinical manifestation, pathogenesis, and classification. Cutaneous TB
OBJECTIVE
To provide an update on cutaneous tuberculosis in Hong Kong.
METHODS
Retrospective study.
METHODS
Social Hygiene Service (Dermatology Division), the largest dermatological referral centre in Hong Kong.
METHODS
Patients presented with cutaneous tuberculosis between 1993 and 2002 inclusive.