Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research (Apr 2014)

A Case of Perianal and Gluteal Scrofuloderma

  • Rajesh Kumar Reddy,
  • Shankar Ram H.S.,
  • Ashwin Pai,
  • Muthukumar

DOI
https://doi.org/10.7860/JCDR/2014/8180.4304
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 8, no. 4
pp. NJ01 – NJ02

Abstract

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A 47-year-old male presented with multiple perianal and gluteal pus discharging sinuses. On examination, undermined sinus edges, thick and hyperpigmented surrounding skin, sacral tenderness and a lax anal sphincter were noted. Based on clinical, radiological and histopathological evaluations, patient was diagnosed to have sacral tuberculosis with perianal and gluteal scrofuloderma and he was started on anti-tuberculosis treatment.

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