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Case Studies | Medicine Science | India | Volume 3 Issue 9, September 2014
Cutaneous Tuberculosis in a Child-Scrofuloderma
Dr. Shajan Sam Gladston | Dr. Ramesh Sami Kannu
Abstract: Cutaneous tuberculosis infection occurs world wide particularly in association with HIV infection malnutrition and poor sanitary condition. Scrofuloderma is a common type of tuberculosis characterized by a bluish red nodule overlying an infected lymph gland bone or joint that breaks down to form an undermined ulcer with a granulomatous tissue at the base. Progression of the disease leads to irregular adherent masses, densely fibrous at some places while fluctant and discharging at others. It heals with a characterstic puckered scarring at the site of infection. The disease is caused by mycobacterium tuberculosis and common antituberculous drugs are recommended for treatment.
Keywords: Scrofuloderma, tuberculosis, Mycobacterium, anti-tuberculous drugs
Edition: Volume 3 Issue 9, September 2014,
Pages: 2365 - 2366
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