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Abstract

Cutaneous tuberculosis occurring sporadically in atypical sites could cause a diagnostic dilemma and lead to delay in treatment. We describe a 6-year old child who presented with a chronic, non-healing ulcer over the right pre- uricular region. There was no improvement with treatment from various practitioners over 2 months. On evaluation, we found that he had a negative smear for acid fast bacilli and a normal chest radiograph, but the Mantoux test done on him was strongly positive. His response to 3- drug anti-tubercular treatment further confirmed the diagnosis. The awareness of uncommon clinical forms of tuberculosis over atypical sites could help child health care providers diagnose the condition early.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	tuberculous ulcer, pre-auricular area, children.
Subjects:	Medicine > KMC Manipal > Paediatrics
Depositing User:	KMC Manipal
Date Deposited:	19 Jan 2012 09:07
Last Modified:	19 Jan 2012 09:07
URI:	http://eprints.manipal.edu/id/eprint/2568

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