Synonym(s)
Contaminated tuberculosis; Mucosal ulcers tuberculous; Tuberculosis cutis orificialis; Tuberculosis miliaris ulcerosa mucosae et cutis; tuberculosis orificialis; Tuberculosis Tuberculosis; tuberculosis ulcerosa cachecticorum; Tuberculous mucosal ulcers; Ulcerous mucosal tuberculosis
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Autoinoculation in "open" visceral tuberculosis in the body orifices by excreted tubercle bacteria. The massive autoinoculation leads to miliary, rapidly disintegrating, very contagious nodules. Anergic reaction position.
LocalizationThis section has been translated automatically.
Mainly the oral cavity, lips and the corners of the mouth are affected, but also the orifice urethra and anus.
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Clinical featuresThis section has been translated automatically.
Small, reddened, later ulcerous papules. Formation of soft, painful, superficial, purulent ulcerations surrounded by an edematous mucosa.
LaboratoryThis section has been translated automatically.
The tuberculin reaction is negative. Numerous tuberculous bacteria are detectable in the smear.
HistologyThis section has been translated automatically.
Exudative inflammation, necrosis, isolated tuberculoid granulomas.
DiagnosisThis section has been translated automatically.
S.u. Tuberculosis.
Differential diagnosisThis section has been translated automatically.
TherapyThis section has been translated automatically.
Treatment of the underlying organ tuberculosis. Symptomatic local therapy corresponding to tuberculosis cutis luposa, see there.
Progression/forecastThis section has been translated automatically.
Overall unfavourable.
LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.
- Chen Q et al (2019) Cutaneous tuberculosis: A great imitator. Clin Dermatol 37:192-199.
- Hodzic-Avdagic N et al (2003) Tuberculosis miliaris ulcerosa mucosae Dermatologist 54:360-362.
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