Orificial tuberculosis: detection by polymerase chain reaction.
Br J Dermatol
; 135(1): 106-9, 1996 Jul.
Article
em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-8776370
ABSTRACT
Orificial tuberculosis (OT) is a rare manifestation of cutaneous tuberculosis in immunocompromised individuals. Due to its variable clinical features, the diagnosis may be missed at the onset of the disease. We report a 53-year-old patient who had OT and miliary spread of Mycobacterium tuberculosis to the lungs, liver, bones and skin. The diagnosis was established by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) amplification of a Mycobacterium-specific gene segment, and confirmed by culture. PCR allows the detection of mycobacterial DNA within a few days, whereas culture takes many weeks. PCR may improve the accurate diagnosis of skin tuberculosis and allow early treatment.
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Assunto principal:
Tuberculose Cutânea
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Tuberculose Bucal
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Reação em Cadeia da Polimerase
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
Limite:
Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Br J Dermatol
Ano de publicação:
1996
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Alemanha