Cutaneous tuberculosis is a rare manifestation of tuberculosis and accounts to less than 2% of cases of tuberculosis. It can have varied manifestation. An accurate diagnosis can be achieved by clinical examination of lesion and relevant investigation including skin biopsy. The cutaneous tuberculosis responds excellently to anti-tubercular drugs. Here we describe a case of young adult female, with chronic non-healing leg ulcer. A diagnosis of cutaneous tuberculosis was established based on skin biopsy findings and her response to treatment with anti-tubercular drugs.

BACKGROUNDIndia is popularly known as diabetic capital of the world. Every day, hundreds of new diabetics are added to the existent pool of the diabetics. The bulk and prevalence of diabetics is increasing every day at an alarming rate. Unlike many other organs affected like eyes, kidneys and nerves, liver is also one of the major organ affected. The spectrum of disorder ranges from simple abnormal liver enzyme status to frank cirrhosis. Liver has also major role in maintaining body sugar homeostasis as it is the site of glycogenolysis and gluconeogenesis. In this study, we would like to know more about the spectrum of abnormalities associated with hepatic metabolism as very few studies have been done previously.