Scrofuloderma

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Scrofuloderma
Other namesTuberculosis cutis colliquativa[1]
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SpecialtyDermatology, Infectious disease

Scrofuloderma is a skin condition caused by tuberculous involvement of the skin by direct extension, usually from underlying tuberculous lymphadenitis.[2]: 335 

See also[]

  • Scrofula
  • Skin lesion
  • List of cutaneous conditions
  • Tuberculosis

References[]

  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.
  2. ^ James, William D.; Berger, Timothy G.; et al. (2006). Andrews' Diseases of the Skin: clinical Dermatology. Saunders Elsevier. ISBN 0-7216-2921-0.

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