Pediatric cutaneous tuberculosis: insights from a case series
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https://doi.org/10.18203/2349-3291.ijcp20250772Keywords:
Cutaneous tuberculosis, Pediatric, MycobacteriumAbstract
Cutaneous tuberculosis (CTB) is the rare manifestation of tuberculosis, accounting for approximately 1-2% of extrapulmonary tuberculosis cases. Cutaneous tuberculosis in pediatric patients is often misleading and very difficult to diagnose, as it can mimic various other skin diseases. Here, we present a case series of CTB in children with atypical presentation and location. This case series highlights the rare and varied clinical presentations of cutaneous tuberculosis.
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