Diffuse xanthomatous eruption

Paradoxical lymph node reaction during treatment of scalp tuberculosis

“…5 Up to 20-30% of patients with primary TB lymphadenitis are affected by paradoxical reactions. 5 The frequency of paradoxical reaction is higher among TB patients with concurrent human immunodeficiency virus infection, often following initiation of highly active antiretroviral therapy. 6 It is also common in patients with TB meningitis, where it can lead to severe and even life-threatening complications.…”

“…Paradoxical reactions in the context of TB have been reported more frequently among patients with isolated extrapulmonary TB (particularly lymphadenitis) or disseminated disease 5 . Up to 20–30% of patients with primary TB lymphadenitis are affected by paradoxical reactions 5 .…”

“…Paradoxical reactions in the context of TB have been reported more frequently among patients with isolated extrapulmonary TB (particularly lymphadenitis) or disseminated disease 5 . Up to 20–30% of patients with primary TB lymphadenitis are affected by paradoxical reactions 5 . The frequency of paradoxical reaction is higher among TB patients with concurrent human immunodeficiency virus infection, often following initiation of highly active antiretroviral therapy 6 .…”