Isolated esophageal tuberculosis

Indian J Gastroenterol. 1995 Jan;14(1):25-6.

Abstract

Isolated esophageal tuberculosis is very rare. We report a patient who presented with history of retrosternal pain and dysphagia and on investigation was found to have a smooth esophageal mass. Endoscopic biopsy showed epitheloid cell granuloma with necrosis suggestive of tuberculosis. CT scan of the thorax showed no involvement of adjacent structures. The patient responded to antitubercular therapy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Esophageal Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Esophageal Diseases / pathology
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Tuberculosis / diagnosis*
  • Tuberculosis / pathology