Preferred Label : Scrofuloderma;
ICD-11 definition : Scrofuloderma begins as a firm, subcutaneous cold abscess arising from an underlying
tuberculous focus, usually in lymph nodes, especially those of the neck, or bones.
The tuberculous abscess becomes fluctuant and breaks down to form irregular ulcers
and sinus tracts which heal with scarring.;
ICD-11 synonym : Tuberculosis cutis colliquativa;
Origin ID : 1333941851;
Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
Scrofuloderma begins as a firm, subcutaneous cold abscess arising from an underlying
tuberculous focus, usually in lymph nodes, especially those of the neck, or bones.
The tuberculous abscess becomes fluctuant and breaks down to form irregular ulcers
and sinus tracts which heal with scarring.
