An unusual form of skin tuberculosis following B.C.G. vaccination

J Dermatol. 1994 Feb;21(2):106-10. doi: 10.1111/j.1346-8138.1994.tb01424.x.

Abstract

A 25-year-old female has had brown to erythematous telangiectatic patches and grouped papules on her face, neck, arm, and trunk since childhood following B.C.G. vaccination. Histopathologically, the lesions consisted of hyperkeratosis, slight acanthosis, tuberculoid granulomas with some Langerhans type giant cells in the mid-dermis. Although various forms of cutaneous tuberculosis after B.C.G. vaccination have been reported, it was difficult for us to assign the patient's skin lesion to any specific disease entity. Remission of her cutaneous lesions occurred clinically and histopathologically after treatment with isoniazid and rifampin.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • BCG Vaccine / adverse effects*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Tuberculosis, Cutaneous / etiology*
  • Tuberculosis, Cutaneous / pathology

Substances

  • BCG Vaccine