# The Clinical Spectrum of Cutaneous Tuberculosis: A Case Series Emphasizing Prompt Recognition and Treatment

## TL;DR

This paper presents a case series on cutaneous tuberculosis, stressing the importance of quick diagnosis and treatment due to its varied and challenging symptoms.

## Contribution

The study contributes a detailed case series highlighting the diverse and often challenging clinical manifestations of cutaneous tuberculosis.

## Key findings

- Cutaneous tuberculosis includes forms like lupus vulgaris and cervical scrofuloderma, which are more common.
- Less common forms include metastatic tuberculosis abscesses and tuberculids.
- Prompt diagnosis is crucial as CTB can be difficult to identify due to varied symptoms and strong immune responses.

## Abstract

Cutaneous tuberculosis (CTB) represents a minor proportion of all cases of extrapulmonary tuberculosis (EPTB), with lupus vulgaris (LV) and cervical scrofuloderma (CS) being the most prevalent forms. Metastatic tuberculosis abscesses (MTBA), tuberculids (TBDs), and tuberculosis verrucosa cutis (TBVC) are less common variations. Since CTB frequently occurs in individuals with strong immune systems who have experienced a hypersensitivity reaction to an extracutaneous source of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB), it can be challenging to diagnose. This case series emphasizes the diverse clinical manifestations of CTB, highlighting the urgent need for prompt diagnosis and effective treatment.