Mycobacterial infection masquerading as cutaneous sarcoidosis.

Full Abstract

Granulomatous skin inflammation can be secondary to a number of infectious and noninfectious aetiologies. Although the presence of Mycobacterium gordonae is commonly thought to reflect environmental contamination, infection can occur even in immunocompetent hosts. Proper diagnostic evaluation of granulomatous inflammation of the skin is essential in order to optimize treatment recommendations.

Author information

Author/s: Moss, J (J); Zic, J (J); Drake, W (W);

Affiliation: Department of Medicine, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, TN 37232, USA.

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Case Reports; Journal Article

Journal: Clinical and experimental dermatology (Clin Exp Dermatol), published in England. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2009-Jul; vol 34 (issue 5) : pp e199-201

Dates: Created 2009/06/10; Completed 2009/07/27;

PMID: 19040506, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 8/20/2009, IMS Date: )

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