Tuberculosis cutis orificialis
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| Tuberculosis cutis orificialis | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Orificial tuberculosis or acute tuberculous ulcer.[1] |
| Specialty | Dermatology |
Tuberculosis cutis orificialis, also known as acute tuberculous ulcer or orificial tuberculosis,[1]) is a form of cutaneous tuberculosis that occurs at the mucocutaneous borders of the nose, mouth, anus, urinary meatus, and vagina, and on the mucous membrane of the mouth or tongue.[2]: 335
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- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Rapini, Ronald P.; Bolognia, Jean L.; Jorizzo, Joseph L. (2007). Dermatology: 2-Volume Set. St. Louis: Mosby. pp. Chapter 74. ISBN 978-1-4160-2999-1.
- ↑ James, William D.; Berger, Timothy G.; et al. (2006). Andrews' Diseases of the Skin: clinical Dermatology. Saunders Elsevier. ISBN 0-7216-2921-0.
