title: Primary inoculation tuberculosis.
abstract: A case of primary inoculation tuberculosis of the finger is described, in which Mantoux test conversion reverted after prompt surgical and medical treatment. The pathology of primary inoculation tuberculosis is reviewed briefly, and the rationale for excision of the early tuberculous lesion is discussed.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001344:Autopsy; D009783:Dermatitis, Occupational / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D004977:Ethambutol / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000150:complications; D006229:Hand Dermatoses / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007538:Isoniazid / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008297:Male; D014382:Tuberculosis, Cutaneous / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*
chemical_list: D004977:Ethambutol; D007538:Isoniazid