The Unusual Occurrence of Leukocytoclastic Vasculitis in Pulmonary Tuberculosis-Case Report

Abstract

We present a case of 19 year old girl who presented to us with 4 weeks history of anorexia, weight loss and acute onset (3 days) of papular rashes over both lower extremities and swelling and pain in ankle and knee joints. Broncho-alveolar lavage revealed presence of acid fast bacilli and culture showed growth of mycobacterium tuberculosis. Biopsy of the skin lesion revealed evidence of leukocytoclastic vasculitis with negative immunofluorescence. She responded well to antitubercular therapy with short course of steroids. Tuberculosis related cutaneous leukocytoclastic vasculitis is a rare and our case is unique in manifesting this presentation.