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Abdul Majeed Maliyakkal1,2,3, Vamanjore A Naushad1,3,2, Nabeel M Shaath4,3
1Department of Medicine, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, QAT.
Abdominal tuberculosis, a complex infection, often presents with vague symptoms, delaying diagnosis. This case highlights conservative treatment for gastroduodenal TB causing gastric outlet obstruction.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Infectious Diseases
- Abdominal Imaging
Background:
- Abdominal tuberculosis (TB) affects various gastrointestinal components, often mimicking other conditions.
- Delayed diagnosis is common due to non-specific clinical presentations.
Observation:
- A patient presented with symptoms suggestive of gastric outlet obstruction.
- Imaging revealed gastroduodenal tuberculosis with peripancreatic lymph node involvement.
Findings:
- The case demonstrated gastroduodenal tuberculosis presenting as gastric outlet obstruction.
- Conservative management with anti-tuberculosis medications was effective.
Implications:
- This case underscores the importance of considering abdominal TB in differential diagnoses.
- Conservative treatment can be successful for specific presentations of gastroduodenal TB.
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