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Esophageal tuberculosis.

Malathi Sathiyasekaran1, So Shivbalan

  • 1Kanchi Kamakoti Childs Trust Hospital, Nageswara Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai, India.

Indian Journal of Pediatrics
|May 28, 2004
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Esophageal tuberculosis is a rare condition, even in adults. This case highlights a 14-year-old boy with esophageal tuberculosis, successfully treated with anti-tuberculosis therapy.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Pediatrics

Background:

  • Esophageal tuberculosis is an uncommon manifestation of tuberculosis, particularly in pediatric patients.
  • It can present as primary or secondary infection, with secondary being more prevalent.

Observation:

  • A 14-year-old male presented with persistent vomiting, cough, low-grade fever, and anorexia for two months.
  • He had a history of tuberculosis (TB) contact and a positive Mantoux test.
  • Clinical examination revealed symptoms suggestive of a chronic infection.

Findings:

  • Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy showed an irregular ulcer in the mid-esophagus.
  • Biopsy results were indicative of tuberculosis.
  • Chest CT scan revealed left lower lobe consolidation with hilar and mediastinal lymphadenopathy.

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Implications:

  • This case underscores the importance of considering esophageal tuberculosis in the differential diagnosis of pediatric patients with unexplained gastrointestinal and respiratory symptoms.
  • Early diagnosis and prompt initiation of anti-tuberculosis therapy (ATT) are crucial for favorable outcomes.
  • Further research into the pathogenesis and diagnostic modalities for esophageal TB in children may be warranted.