Tuberculosis cutis orificialis explained

Synonym:	Orificial tuberculosis or acute tuberculous ulcer.
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]

See also

• Scrofuloderma
• Skin lesion
• List of cutaneous conditions

Notes and References

1. Book: Rapini, Ronald P. . Bolognia, Jean L. . Jorizzo, Joseph L. . Dermatology: 2-Volume Set . Mosby . St. Louis . 2007 . Chapter 74 . 978-1-4160-2999-1 .
2. Book: James, William D. . Berger, Timothy G.. Andrews' Diseases of the Skin: clinical Dermatology . Saunders Elsevier . 2006 . 0-7216-2921-0 . etal.