Catalog

Metastatic tuberculous abscess

No MMS code

Link to WHO Definition

Metastatic tuberculous abscess – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1819488673

A metastatic tuberculous abscess (tuberculous gumma) is a tuberculous ulcer arising in the skin as a result of haematogenous spread of M. tuberculosis from an internal focus of infection. They can be multiple.