Cutaneous infection with Mycobacterium obuense

Abstract

This report describes the presence of cutaneous nodules and ulceration of the right leg of 1-year duration in an elderly woman. Prior biopsies had demonstrated dermal and subcutaneous granulomatous inflammation. Special stains for microorganisms and cultures were repeatedly negative. Polymerase chain reaction evaluation of the tissue block demonstrated the presence of Mycobacterium obuense.

Keywords

• Granulomatous dermatitis
• granulomatous panniculitis
• Mycobacterium obuense