A case report demonstrates effective management of multidrug-resistant anal tuberculosis, highlighting its rarity and treatment necessity.
MDR anal and perianal tuberculosis is an uncommon manifestation of extrapulmonary tuberculosis. In regions with high tuberculosis endemicity, it should be considered in the differential diagnosis of chronic ulcerative cutaneous or mucosal lesions. Management relies primarily on second-line antituberculosis therapy to prevent complications and ensure complete recovery.
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