Tuberculosis cutis colliquativa
Last Updated: 2023-07-07
Author(s): Anzengruber F., Navarini A.
ICD11: 1B12.8
Last Updated: 2023-07-07
Author(s): Anzengruber F., Navarini A.
ICD11: 1B12.8
Scrofuloderm, scrophuloderm, scrofuloderm, scrophuloderm.
Cutaneous form of tuberculosis, which can lead to melting and subcutaneous fistula formation.
Especially in immunocompromised patients and the elderly, as well as children.
V.a. per continuitatem (in organ tuberculosis), more rarely exogenously, developing skin tuberculosis.
Central colliquative necrosis and, peripherally, tuberculoid granulomas are seen.
Therapy regimen:
The initial phase should last for 8 weeks/2 months. During this time, the majority of the bacteria are killed. In the subsequent phase of therapy (lasting for months), attempts are made to eliminate the remaining bacteria. Antituberculous therapy should be continued for at least 2 months after the skin is free of symptoms.
Therapy should be continued on an individual basis for between 12-24, but at least 6 months!
Induction phase (2 months):
- Consolidation phase:
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