Tuberculous gumma
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Tuberculous gumma is a cutaneous condition characterized histologically by massive necrosis
Necrosis
Necrosis is the premature death of cells in living tissue. Necrosis is caused by factors external to the cell or tissue, such as infection, toxins, or trauma. This is in contrast to apoptosis, which is a naturally occurring cause of cellular death...

. Restated, this is a skin condition that results from hematogenous dissemination of mycobacteria from a primary focus, resulting in firm, nontender erythematous nodules that soften, ulcerate, and form sinuses.

See also

  • Tuberculosis verrucosa cutis
  • Tuberculosis cutis orificialis
    Tuberculosis cutis orificialis
    Tuberculosis cutis orificialis is a form of cutaneous tuberculosis that occurs at the mucocutaneous borders of the nose, mouth, anus, urinary meatus, and vagina, and on the mucous membrane of the mouth or tongue....

  • List of cutaneous conditions
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