Scrofuloderma Derived from Tuberculous Sternoclavicular Osteoarthritis / 대한피부과학회지
Korean Journal of Dermatology
;
: 569-572, 2007.
Artículo
en Coreano
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-183520
ABSTRACT
Scrofuloderma, also called tuberculosis cutis colliquativa, is a subacute form of cutaneous tuberculosis, which is characterized by subcutaneously-located, cold abscess formation and secondary changes of the overlying skin. Recently, the occurrence of cutaneous tuberculosis has decrease due to improved quality of life and development of effective anti-tuberculous drugs. However, the tendency of diminution of scrofuloderma has grown smaller because the number of old and immunocompromised patients has increased. We report a rare case of scrofuloderma derived from tuberculous sternoclavicular osteoarthritis in a 71-year old woman.
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Asunto principal:
Osteoartritis
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Calidad de Vida
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Piel
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Tuberculosis
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Tuberculosis Cutánea
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Huésped Inmunocomprometido
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Absceso
Límite:
Anciano
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Femenino
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Humanos
Idioma:
Coreano
Revista:
Korean Journal of Dermatology
Año:
2007
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Artículo
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