Genital Cutaneous Tuberculosis in A People Living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus/acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome Patient: A Diagnostic Conundrum

Rutvi Manish Pandya; Ashma Surani; Dhiraj Advani; Bela J. Shah;

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We present a case of a 51-year-old male with HIV coinfection who developed noduloulcerative lesions on the penis, scrotum, and inguinal skin.

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Primary cutaneous genital tuberculosis is a rare manifestation of tuberculosis facilitated by immune compromise due to concomitant human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. We present a case of a 51-year-old male with HIV coinfection who developed noduloulcerative lesions on the penis, scrotum, and inguinal skin. Despite initial negative results from histopathology, serology, and conventional molecular tests, a tissue sample tested positive for Mycobacterium tuberculosis using a cartridge-based nucleic acid amplification test. The patient was initiated on standard antitubercular therapy, resulting in complete resolution of lesions after 6 months. This case highlights the importance of molecular diagnostics in diagnosing primary cutaneous genital tuberculosis, especially in immunocompromised individuals.

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