A Case of Tuberculous Cellulitis

Abstract

We describe a rare case of cutaneous TB where cellulitis-like symptoms are presented.

A case of ulcerative tuberculous cellulitis in the setting of methotrexate-associated lymphoproliferative disorder

“…To date, there have been 7 clinical reports of tuberculous cellulitis in adult patients, including our case ( Table I ). 1 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 All patients were immunosuppressed. Six received steroid therapy, including 3 patients with collagen vascular disease, 4 , 5 1 with diabetes, 1 1 with chronic hepatitis, 3 and a renal transplant recipient.…”

“… 1 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 All patients were immunosuppressed. Six received steroid therapy, including 3 patients with collagen vascular disease, 4 , 5 1 with diabetes, 1 1 with chronic hepatitis, 3 and a renal transplant recipient. 7 The extremities were affected in 6 of the 7 patients, 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 and most developed concomitant bacterial superinfection.…”

“…Six received steroid therapy, including 3 patients with collagen vascular disease, 4 , 5 1 with diabetes, 1 1 with chronic hepatitis, 3 and a renal transplant recipient. 7 The extremities were affected in 6 of the 7 patients, 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 and most developed concomitant bacterial superinfection. Several studies have reported severe tuberculous cellulitis causing erosions and ulcers and myositis, depending on the depth of invasion.…”

“…Several cases of atypical CTB have been reported in adults. 1 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 We present a rare case of ulcerative tuberculous cellulitis in a patient with methotrexate-associated lymphoproliferative disorder (MTX-LPD.)…”

Tuberculous cellulitis in an immunocompetent patient

“…Most reported cases of tuberculous cellulitis occurred in immunocompromised patients; this usually increases clinicians' suspicion. [5][6][7] Our patient presented with chronic inflammatory skin signs, history of injury to his finger, and no recognizable immune suppression.…”