Description

Acute miliary cutaneous tuberculosis is a rare form of tuberculosis that manifests as small, millet-like lesions on the skin. It is caused by the dissemination of Mycobacterium tuberculosis through the bloodstream, leading to cutaneous involvement.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that this term may be confused with other forms of tuberculosis, such as pulmonary tuberculosis or cutaneous tuberculosis without the 'miliary' descriptor. It is important to maintain a formal register and avoid colloquial terms that may arise in discussions about tuberculosis. Stick to the glossary term in formal medical contexts.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was diagnosed with acute miliary cutaneous tuberculosis after presenting with widespread skin lesions.

ES: El paciente fue diagnosticado con tuberculosis cutánea miliar aguda después de presentar lesiones cutáneas generalizadas.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing with pulmonary tuberculosis; misinterpreting 'miliary' as 'militar'; mixing up with other skin conditions.