Can bone tuberculosis with abscess be seen externally?
Disease description:
Can bone tuberculosis with abscess be visible externally? A colleague was diagnosed with bone tuberculosis accompanied by abscess, and he said it can be seen from the outside. Is this possible?
Patients with bone tuberculosis accompanied by abscesses can generally be identified externally. Because this condition is relatively severe and the abscesses tend to be large, they are often visibly apparent. Treatment may begin with oral anti-tuberculosis medications under a doctor's guidance, or may involve debridement surgery to help improve the condition. Proper self-care and daily hygiene are also important in managing the disease.