Tuberculosis cutis orificialis (TBCO): a rare manifestation of tuberculosis

J Assoc Physicians India. 2012 Feb:60:126-7.

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Antitubercular Agents / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Lip Diseases / pathology*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Mycobacterium tuberculosis / isolation & purification
  • Oral Ulcer / drug therapy
  • Oral Ulcer / microbiology
  • Oral Ulcer / pathology
  • Radiography, Thoracic
  • Rare Diseases
  • Sputum / microbiology
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Tuberculosis, Oral / drug therapy
  • Tuberculosis, Oral / pathology*
  • Tuberculosis, Pulmonary / diagnosis

Substances

  • Antitubercular Agents