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Multiple skin lesions involving abdomen.
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Warm, tender, nodular lesions of variable size and shape were found in the abdomen (Fig. 1), back and thigh.
Largest skin lesion on the back.
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The largest one was located on the back, measuring about 4 x 3 cm (Fig. 2).
ZN staining of pus showing AFB.
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Aspiration of pus from skin lesion revealed numerous AFB on staining (Fig. 3).
Growth of MTB in MGIT from pus.
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Culture of pus in Mycobacteria growth indicator tube (MGIT) revealed growth of MTB (Fig. 4).