Cutaneous malakoplakia (Q96358)
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Malakoplakia is a rare chronic suppurative granulomatous disorder due to inadequate bacterial killing within macrophages and monocytes. It is closely associated with impaired immunity such as seen with HIV infection, diabetes and organ transplantation. It most commonly involves the genitourinary or gastrointestinal tracts and may present with cutaneous nodules, plaques, ulcers or draining sinuses affecting particularly the vagina, vulva and perianal skin.
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| English | Cutaneous malakoplakia |
Malakoplakia is a rare chronic suppurative granulomatous disorder due to inadequate bacterial killing within macrophages and monocytes. It is closely associated with impaired immunity such as seen with HIV infection, diabetes and organ transplantation. It most commonly involves the genitourinary or gastrointestinal tracts and may present with cutaneous nodules, plaques, ulcers or draining sinuses affecting particularly the vagina, vulva and perianal skin. |
