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Primary esophageal tuberculosis.

Mansur Basharat1, Nasir Khokhar

  • 1Department of Medicine, Shifa International Hospital, Islamabad.

Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP
|July 6, 2004
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This case report details primary esophageal tuberculosis in a young male presenting with epigastric pain and dysphagia. Successful treatment with antitubercular therapy highlights a potential therapeutic approach.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Pulmonology

Background:

  • Esophageal tuberculosis is a rare manifestation of extrapulmonary tuberculosis.
  • Primary esophageal involvement without evidence of pulmonary or gastrointestinal TB is exceptionally uncommon.

Observation:

  • A young male presented with epigastric pain and dysphagia.
  • Endoscopy revealed an esophageal ulcer at the 29 cm level.

Findings:

  • Histopathological examination confirmed tuberculosis via caseating granulomas and Langhan's giant cells.
  • The patient demonstrated a positive response to standard antitubercular treatment.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the importance of considering esophageal tuberculosis in the differential diagnosis of esophageal ulcers, especially in endemic regions.

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  • Early diagnosis and appropriate antitubercular treatment are crucial for favorable outcomes in primary esophageal tuberculosis.