Primary cutaneous tuberculosis associated with reactive cervical lymphadenopathy: a case report

Kaberi Kakati; Ashok Kumar Das; Nizara Baishya; Kishore Das; Lopamudra Kakoti; Jagannath Dev Sharma; Amal Chandra Kataki

doi:10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20162005

Authors

Kaberi Kakati Department of Head and Neck Oncology, Dr. B Borooah Cancer Institute, Guwahati, Assam
Ashok Kumar Das Department of Head and Neck Oncology, Dr. B Borooah Cancer Institute, Guwahati, Assam
Nizara Baishya Department of Head and Neck Oncology, Dr. B Borooah Cancer Institute, Guwahati, Assam
Kishore Das Department of Head and Neck Oncology, Dr. B Borooah Cancer Institute, Guwahati, Assam
Lopamudra Kakoti Department of Pathology, Dr. B Borooah Cancer Institute, Guwahati, Assam
Jagannath Dev Sharma Department of Pathology, Dr. B Borooah Cancer Institute, Guwahati, Assam
Amal Chandra Kataki Department of Gyenecologic Oncology, Dr. B Borooah Cancer Institute, Guwahati, Assam

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20162005

Keywords:

Cutaneous tuberculosis, Cervical lymphadenopathy, Mycobacterium tuberculosis

Abstract

Tuberculosis (TB) is a mycobacterial infection that most frequently occurs due to infection with Mycobacterium tuberculosis, an acid-fast bacillus. Cutaneous lesions are relatively uncommon manifestations of TB, occurring in only 1 to 2 percent of all infected patients. Cutaneous tuberculosis can be acquired either exogenously or endogenously .We present here a case of primary cutaneous tuberculosis with reactive cervical lymphadenopathy. A high index of suspicion is necessary for prompt diagnosis and treatment.

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