Tuberculosis cutis orificialis (TBCO): a rare manifestation of tuberculosis.
Tuberculosis of the oral cavity is a very rare disease and accounts for less than one percent of all cases of tuberculosis. Primary lesions are extremely rare. Presentation is as a single ulcer, may be painful, however multiple painless ulcers have been described. Tongue is the most common oral site involved. The palate, buccal mucosa, floor of the mouth, gingiva, and lips are other possible sites. We hereby report a case of TBCO, a very rare manifestation of tuberculosis.
Dr. Rajendra Prasad Government Medical College, Tanda, Kangra 176001, Himachal Pradesh.
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D000995:Antitubercular Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008047:Lip Diseases / Q000473:pathology*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009169:Mycobacterium tuberculosis / Q000302:isolation & purification; D019226:Oral Ulcer / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology / Q000473:pathology; D013902:Radiography, Thoracic; D035583:Rare Diseases; D013183:Sputum / Q000382:microbiology; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014393:Tuberculosis, Oral / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology*; D014397:Tuberculosis, Pulmonary / Q000175:diagnosis
D000995:Antitubercular Agents