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Case report: tuberculous colitis mimicking Crohn's disease
J C Healy1, S Gorman, P J Kumar
1Department of Radiology, St Bartholomew's Hospital, West Smithfield, London.
Clinical Radiology
|August 1, 1992
Summary
Intestinal tuberculosis, though rare, is increasingly diagnosed in immigrants presenting with Crohn’s-like symptoms. This case highlights aphthous ulceration as a rare radiological sign of tuberculous colitis.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Infectious Diseases
- Internal Medicine
Background:
- Intestinal tuberculosis (ITB) is uncommon in developed nations but is increasingly observed, especially in immigrant communities.
- Diagnosis can be challenging due to overlapping clinical and radiological features with other conditions like Crohn's disease.
Observation:
- A case study of a female immigrant presenting with acute diarrhea.
- Radiological and endoscopic examinations revealed findings mimicking Crohn's disease.
Findings:
- The patient exhibited widespread aphthous ulceration on radiological imaging.
- Aphthous ulceration is an infrequently reported radiological feature of tuberculous colitis.
Implications:
- This case underscores the importance of considering ITB in patients with atypical presentations.
- Recognizing rare radiological signs like aphthous ulceration can aid in the differential diagnosis of inflammatory bowel conditions.
- Increased awareness is crucial for timely diagnosis and management of ITB, particularly in at-risk populations.