Description

Warty tuberculosis is a rare form of cutaneous tuberculosis characterized by wart-like lesions on the skin. It is caused by the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex and often occurs in individuals with compromised immune systems.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that patients may refer to this condition using terms like 'tuberculosis cutánea' or 'tuberculosis verrugosa', which are colloquial and should be avoided in formal contexts. It is important to maintain a clinical register and ensure clarity when discussing this diagnosis.

Example Sentences

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

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

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing 'warty tuberculosis' with 'tuberculosis cutánea'; misinterpreting related terms like 'tuberculosis verrugosa'; using informal language instead of clinical terminology.