Multilocular colorectal tuberculosis and hypogammaglobulinemia

Rom J Gastroenterol. 2003 Sep;12(3):235-8.

Abstract

We present the case of a young male patient admitted for weight loss, diarrhea and rectal bleeding. The patient belonged to a low social class and had associated hypogammaglobulinemia. The endoscopy revealed different localized ulcerations of he rectum and a stenosis. By barium enema and hydrosonography multiple stenotic lesions were observed. The pathological examinations detected lesions suggestive for intestinal tuberculosis. A specific therapy led to the improvement of his general state and to the disappearance of diarrhea and rectal bleeding.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Agammaglobulinemia / complications*
  • Colonic Diseases / diagnosis
  • Colonic Diseases / immunology*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Rectal Diseases / diagnosis
  • Rectal Diseases / immunology*
  • Tuberculosis, Gastrointestinal / diagnosis
  • Tuberculosis, Gastrointestinal / immunology*