Miliary tuberculosis in association with chronic cutaneous tuberculosis

D. E. Bateman, W. MAKEPEACE, M Lesna

British Journal of Dermatology · 1980 · 19 citations · 2 references

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Abstract

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.

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