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Tuberculosis, or TB, is a bacterial infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. While its primary impact is on the lungs, leading to pulmonary tuberculosis, it can also affect various other organs, a condition referred to as extrapulmonary tuberculosis.
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Tuberculosis, often called TB, is a contagious illness primarily caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It mainly affects the lung parenchyma but can also impact other body parts.
Causative Organism
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Esophageal Strictures-II: Clinical Features and Management

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Oesophageal tuberculosis.

Latha Bonthala1, Eleanor Wood

  • 1Barts and The London SMD, London, UK. ha08342@qmul.ac.uk

BMJ Case Reports
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A 48-year-old female with epigastric pain and weight loss was diagnosed with esophageal tuberculosis (TB). Treatment with antituberculous medication was initiated, highlighting TB

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Pulmonology

Background:

  • Esophageal tuberculosis (TB) is a rare form of extrapulmonary TB.
  • It often presents with non-specific symptoms, mimicking other gastrointestinal disorders.

Observation:

  • A previously healthy 48-year-old female presented with a week of epigastric pain and unintentional weight loss.
  • Initial investigations and literature review suggested esophageal TB.

Findings:

  • Antituberculous medication was commenced based on the suspected diagnosis.
  • The case underscores the importance of considering esophageal TB in the differential diagnosis.

Implications:

  • Early diagnosis and management of esophageal TB are crucial for patient outcomes.
  • Further research into the pathogenesis and optimal treatment strategies for esophageal TB is warranted.