Miliary tuberculosis in association with chronic cutaneous tuberculosis.
A case of miliary tuberculosis associated with two different forms of cutaneous tuberculosis and a negative Heaf tuberculin test is reported. The value of skin biopsy and culture in helping to establish an early diagnosis is discussed. The unusual finding of a negative Heaf tuberculin test is commented upon.
D000368:Aged; D005188:False Negative Reactions; D006801:Humans; D008177:Lupus Vulgaris / Q000150:complications; D008297:Male; D014374:Tuberculin Test; D014382:Tuberculosis, Cutaneous / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D014391:Tuberculosis, Miliary / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis