Tuberculous gumma is a skin condition characterized histologically by massive necrosis. [1] Restated, this is a skin condition that results from hematogenous dissemination of mycobacteria from a primary focus, resulting in firm, nontender erythematous nodules that …

Metastatic tuberculous abscess (tuberculous gumma) is also due to haematogenous spread to the skin in children and immunocompromised adults, but presents as a subcutaneous nodule or cold abscess on an extremity. The overlying skin breaks down to …

Tuberculous gumma is a form of cutaneous TB caused by haematogenous dissemination of M tuberculosis. Clinically, it is difficult to differentiate this form from other pyogenic infections such as syphilis, pyoderma gangrenosum, atypical mycobacterial lesions and some fungal infections.

Tuberculous gummas are an unusual form of tuberculosis (TB) accounting for 1%–2% of all cutaneous TB cases. The aim of this article was to describe the epidemiological, clinical, bacteriological, immunological, and therapeutic features of this form upon a case report and a literature review.

Tuberculous gummas are an unusual form of tuberculosis (TB) accounting for 1%-2% of all cutaneous TB cases. The aim of this article was to describe the epidemiological, clinical, bacteriological, immunological, and therapeutic features of this form upon a case report and a literature review.

Metastatic tuberculous abscess or tuberculous gumma is a multibacillary variant of cutaneous tuberculosis that is caused by the metastatic, hematogenous spread of Mycobacteria. They may remain dormant for an indefinite period until the infection reappears during a period of immunosuppression or malnutrition [4] .

Cutaneous tuberculosis is a rare infection that represents 1% to 1.5% of extrapulmonary tuberculosis, whose etiological agents are Mycobacterium tuberculosis, Mycobacterium bovis, and the attenuated form of the bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG vaccine).

Tuberculosis (TB) is a chronic granulomatous infection caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) or, rarely, by Mycobacterium bovis or bacille Calmette-Guérin (BCG) strains, that can possibly affect any organ.

Mar 12, 2024 · Tuberculous gumma (TG) is a rare type of cutaneous tuberculosis thought to occur as a result of the hematogenous spread of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which is more common in immunosuppressed individuals.

Oct 19, 2017 · On investigation, she was found to have rifampicin-sensitive tuberculosis presenting as tubercular gumma, a rare form of cutaneous tuberculosis which occurs due to haematogenous spread of the bacilli. She had disseminated disease involving the spinal column with associated psoas abscess.