Management of Tuberculous Cutaneous Fistula
Joint Authors
Didace, Massamba Miabaou
Ida, Lenga Loumingou
Irène, Ondima
Félix, Peko Jean
Source
Issue
Vol. 2020, Issue 2020 (31 Dec. 2020), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2020-02-10
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Tuberculosis is an endemic emergency that is prevalent in developing countries, particularly in sub-Saharan Black Africa, including Congo-Brazzaville.
In addition to the pulmonary, ganglionic, and bone forms, there are other poorly documented locations.
In the Congo, among these is cutaneous tuberculosis which is exceptional.
A 9-year-old boy and two adult patients had persistent lesions of the left hip and thigh wounds, chest wall, and hypogastric wound with no healing for more than four months, respectively.
Among these patients, one case of tuberculous contact was noted.
Histopathological examination revealed a Koester follicle, suggesting a tuberculous skin fistula.
A fistulectomy was performed, coupled with a quadruple antituberculous therapy combining rifampicin, isoniazid, ethambutol, and pyrazinamide for two months, relayed by a dual therapy consisting of isoniazid and ethambutol for 6 to 8 months.
The evolution was favorable in all cases with healing of the lesions after 3 to 6 weeks.
The existence of inexhaustible fistulas and the absence of scarring of a wound should make one suspect, among other things, cutaneous tuberculosis.
The product of fistulectomy makes it possible to establish the histological diagnosis of cutaneous tuberculosis.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Didace, Massamba Miabaou& Ida, Lenga Loumingou& Irène, Ondima& Félix, Peko Jean. 2020. Management of Tuberculous Cutaneous Fistula. Case Reports in Surgery،Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-5.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Didace, Massamba Miabaou…[et al.]. Management of Tuberculous Cutaneous Fistula. Case Reports in Surgery No. 2020 (2020), pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1151485
American Medical Association (AMA)
Didace, Massamba Miabaou& Ida, Lenga Loumingou& Irène, Ondima& Félix, Peko Jean. Management of Tuberculous Cutaneous Fistula. Case Reports in Surgery. 2020. Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1151485
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1151485