Perianal ulcerative skin tuberculosis

Abstract

Rationale: Ulcerative skin tuberculosis (TB) is a rare form of extrapulmonary TB. Case report: We present a case of a 65-year-old patient with perianal ulcer, which had been present for 1 year. Anamnesis revealed he had been persistently coughing for the same period of time. Histological examination of perianal skin showed necrotizing granulomatous lesions, acid-fast staining in sputum samples was ++++, TB antibody in the blood was positive, TB DNA test was positive, and chest scan that showed secondary pulmonary TB accompanied by possible pulmonary cavity formation in the 2 upper lungs. Interventions: Anti-TB therapy with isoniazid, rifampicin, ethambutol, and pyrazinamide for 6 months. The skin ulcer completely healed after 6 months. Conclusion: TB should be suspected for nonhealing ulcers. Pertinent studies should be done early during the lesion; finally, TB treatment should be initiated immediately after diagnosis is made.