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[Multiple enteral fistulas in peritoneal tuberculosis].

O Tamir1, M Shapira, A Grishkan

  • 1Dept. of Surgery, Poriyah Hospital, Tiberias.

Harefuah
|July 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

Peritoneal tuberculosis is a rare cause of intestinal fistulas, often mistaken for Crohn's disease or lymphoma. Surgical closure and anti-tubercular treatment led to a full recovery, highlighting a rare but treatable condition.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Surgical Pathology

Background:

  • Differential diagnosis for chronic abdominal pain, diarrhea, and weight loss includes Crohn's disease, intestinal lymphoma, and intestinal tuberculosis.
  • Enteral fistulas present a diagnostic challenge, with peritoneal tuberculosis being a less common etiology compared to other conditions.

Observation:

  • A 40-year-old Ethiopian male presented with a 1.5-year history of abdominal pain, diarrhea, and significant weight loss.
  • Diagnostic workup revealed multiple enteral fistulas; corticosteroid therapy was ineffective.
  • Surgical exploration confirmed peritoneal tuberculosis with entero-enteric fistulas, but no other intestinal lesions or tuberculous foci were identified.

Findings:

  • Peritoneal tuberculosis presenting with multiple intestinal fistulas is a rare clinical entity.

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  • The patient's symptoms resolved completely following surgical fistula closure and a course of anti-tubercular treatment.

    • Implications:

    • This case underscores the importance of considering peritoneal tuberculosis in the differential diagnosis of complex enteral fistulas, even in the absence of typical tuberculous manifestations.
    • Prompt diagnosis and appropriate anti-tubercular therapy are crucial for successful management and patient recovery.
    • Highlights the rarity of intestinal fistulas complicating peritoneal tuberculosis versus other common causes.