Gastrointestinal tuberculosis mimicking cancer--a reminder
Murillo, J.; Wells, G.M.; Barry, D.W.; Calia, F.M.
American Journal of Gastroenterology 70(1): 76-78
1978
ISSN/ISBN: 0002-9270 PMID: 696717 Document Number: 124563
Tuberculous involvement of the gastrointestinal tract may be suspected in the presence of active pulmonary tuberculosis. This case demonstrates that tuberculous enteritis may develop in the absence of obvious pulmonary involvement. The diagnosis in such instances is established by a combination of roentgenographic studies and surgical exploration.
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