Sarcoidosis following sputum positive pulmonary tuberculosis: a rare entity

On examination, widespread erythematous macules, papules, and plaques were distributed bilaterally symmetrically over the face, trunk, upper extremities [Figure 1], and to a lesser extent over the lower extremities with sparing of the palms and soles. [4],[5] So, this is a rare case of systemic sarcoidosis in a patient still on the treatment for sputum positive pulmonary tuberculosis and provides an in interesting clue to the ongoing debate on the etiopathogenesis of sarcoidosis.