International Journal of Preventive Medicine (Int J Prev Med)2008-7802112013040813212ENDepartment of Pathology, Sree Narayana Institute of Medical Sciences, Ernakulam, India,Department of Microbiology, Sree Narayana Institute of Medical Sciences, Ernakulam, India20130408<p>Primary perianal tuberculosis is a rare form of extra pulmonary tuberculosis. We present a case of perianal tuberculosis without any pulmonary or gastrointestinal involvement in a diabetic patient. Histopathological examination of perianal lesion demonstrated loose granulomas and positive staining for (EZN) stain.</p> <strong>Keywords: </strong>Diabetes, extra pulmonary tuberculosis, EZN staining, perianal tuberculosishttp://ijpm.mui.ac.ir/index.php/ijpm/article/view/1141http://ijpm.mui.ac.ir/index.php/ijpm/article/download/1141/1297