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Scrofula physical examination
Introduction
Synonyms and keywords: Tuberculosis cutis colliquativa.
Overview
Overview
Scrofuloderma (also known as “Tuberculosis cutis colliquativa”[1]) is a skin condition caused by tuberculous involvement of the skin by direct extension, usually from underlying tuberculous lymphadenitis.[2]:335
Physical examination
Physical examination
Gallery
Skin
Neck
Trunk
References
References
- ↑ Rapini, Ronald P.; Bolognia, Jean L.; Jorizzo, Joseph L. (2007). Dermatology: 2-Volume Set. St. Louis: Mosby. pp. Chapter 74. ISBN 1-4160-2999-0.
- ↑ 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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