Gastrointestinal tuberculosis. Report of four cases

Dis Colon Rectum. 1990 Oct;33(10):886-9. doi: 10.1007/BF02051928.

Abstract

Gastrointestinal tuberculosis is a rare disease in the United States. Correct identification is often delayed because it is not considered early on in the differential diagnosis. Four patients with gastrointestinal tuberculosis and the symptoms, diagnosis, complications, and treatment of the disease are discussed. Gastrointestinal tuberculosis should be considered in Asian immigrant patients who present with symptoms and signs of inflammatory bowel disease.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Anus Diseases / diagnosis
  • Anus Diseases / epidemiology
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Incidence
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Tuberculosis, Gastrointestinal / complications
  • Tuberculosis, Gastrointestinal / diagnosis*
  • Tuberculosis, Gastrointestinal / drug therapy