Description

Cutaneous tuberculosis is a form of tuberculosis that affects the skin, presenting as lesions or ulcers. It is caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis and can occur as a primary infection or as a result of systemic spread from pulmonary or extrapulmonary tuberculosis.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that patients may refer to cutaneous tuberculosis using terms like 'tuberculosis de la piel' or 'tuberculosis cutánea', which are acceptable but less formal. It is important to maintain the clinical terminology in formal settings to ensure clarity and accuracy.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was diagnosed with cutaneous tuberculosis after presenting with unusual skin lesions.

ES: El paciente fue diagnosticado con tuberculosis cutánea después de presentar lesiones cutáneas inusuales.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing cutaneous tuberculosis with other skin conditions; misinterpreting symptoms due to lack of familiarity with the term; using informal language instead of the clinical term.