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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Tuberculosis (TB) is a significant global health issue affecting multiple organs.
  • Intestinal tuberculosis (ITB) is a common extrapulmonary manifestation of TB.
  • Colonic tuberculosis presents diagnostic challenges, often mimicking other colonic pathologies.

Observation:

  • A young female presented with abdominal pain and rectal bleeding.
  • Abdominal X-ray revealed thumb-printing, suggesting ischemic colitis.
  • Diagnostic workup confirmed colonic tuberculosis.

Findings:

  • Colonic tuberculosis can present with symptoms similar to inflammatory bowel disease and colonic malignancy.
  • Radiographic findings like thumb-printing can be misleading.
  • Prompt identification of tubercular colitis is essential.

Implications:

  • Colonic tuberculosis should be included in the differential diagnosis for colonic lesions, especially in TB-endemic regions.
  • Appropriate anti-tubercular therapy leads to favorable patient outcomes.
  • Raising awareness among clinicians can improve diagnostic accuracy for this condition.