[Cutaneous vasculitis disclosing pulmonary tuberculosis]

Ann Med Interne (Paris). 2000 Dec;151(8):664-6.
[Article in French]

Abstract

We report the case of a patient with leukocytoclasic vasculitis that disclosed active pulmonary tuberculosis. This patient had no signs of systemic vasculitis. The clinical course was favorable with anti-tuberculosis drugs alone. There has been no recurrence at 8 months. Vasculitis associated with tuberculosis is uncommon. The pathophysiological mechanism remains uncertain. No immunosuppressor treatment is needed and the vasculitis generally regresses with treatment of the infection.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Tuberculosis, Pulmonary / complications*
  • Tuberculosis, Pulmonary / diagnosis*
  • Vasculitis, Leukocytoclastic, Cutaneous / microbiology*