TB Research

Primary tuberculosis cutis orificialis; a different face of the same coin

Ali GA, Goravey W

IDCases · 2021-10

Abstract

Primary tuberculosis cutis orificialis (TCO) is a rare form of extrapulmonary TB. The Lack of respiratory symptoms and similarity of the presentations to other oral lesions can pose a diagnostic dilemma. Hence, delaying treatment and potentially devastating consequences.