Description

Periorificial tuberculosis is a rare form of extrapulmonary tuberculosis that affects the skin around the mouth, nose, and eyes. It is characterized by lesions that can be ulcerative or nodular and may cause significant discomfort and cosmetic concerns.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that this term may be confused with other forms of tuberculosis, such as pulmonary tuberculosis. It's important to maintain a formal register and avoid colloquial terms. Variants like 'tuberculosis facial' or 'tuberculosis perioral' may arise, but they should be avoided in formal contexts.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was diagnosed with periorificial tuberculosis after presenting with lesions around the mouth.

ES: El paciente fue diagnosticado con tuberculosis periorificial después de presentar lesiones alrededor de la boca.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing with pulmonary tuberculosis; using informal terms; misidentifying as a common skin infection