Pseudo Groove's sign: A novel finding in cutaneous tuberculosis.

Authors

Kiran, K Sushmitha, M Ramesh Bhat, Michelle Serene Fernandes, Sonal Fernandes, Nagbhushan Hegde, Jacintha Martis, S Sneha

Published in

Indian journal of sexually transmitted diseases and AIDS. Volume 47. Issue 1. Pages 47-49. Epub Jan 30, 2026.

Abstract

The "Grooves Sign" was initially described in relation to lymphogranuloma venereum, where the enlargement of both inguinal and femoral lymph nodes creates a groove between them, caused by the attachment of the inguinal ligament at the center. Subsequently, the term "Pseudo Grooves Sign" was coined in relation to donovanosis, wherein subcutaneous swelling on both sides of Poupart's ligament results in a groove. In this report, we describe the presence of the "Pseudo Grooves Sign" in a case of cutaneous tuberculosis, emphasizing the significance of considering all other potential diagnoses when dealing with such scenarios.

PMID:
42383121
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