Scrofuloderma Explained

Scrofuloderma
Synonyms:Tuberculosis cutis colliquativa[1]
Field:Dermatology, infectious disease

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

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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.

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