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Recalcitrant Scrofuloderma Due to Rib Tuberculosis
Author(s) -
Kaur Sukhjot,
Thami Gurvinder P.,
Gupta P. N.,
Kanwar Amrinder J.
Publication year - 2003
Publication title -
pediatric dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.542
H-Index - 73
eISSN - 1525-1470
pISSN - 0736-8046
DOI - 10.1046/j.1525-1470.2003.20406.x
Subject(s) - medicine , tuberculosis , rib cage , surgery , dermatology , pathology , anatomy
Tuberculosis (TB) of the ribs is extremely rare and its diagnosis is often delayed due to the late appearance of radiologic signs. Although antituberculous drugs are the mainstay of treatment, surgery has a definite therapeutic role in recalcitrant or recurrent cases. A 5‐year‐old boy with scrofuloderma of the chest wall due to underlying TB of the rib, who responded partially to antituberculous treatment is reported. Surgical resection of the affected rib led to complete resolution. Early diagnosis of TB of this rare site and the role of surgical intervention in such cases is emphasized.