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Colonic tuberculosis presenting with massive rectal bleeding
Tubercle
|December 1, 1985
Summary
Colonic tuberculosis, a rare condition, can present with massive rectal bleeding, necessitating surgical resection. This case highlights a rare manifestation and reviews recent literature on this surgical challenge.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Oncology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Colonic tuberculosis (CTB) is an uncommon form of extrapulmonary tuberculosis.
- CTB presents with a wide spectrum of clinical and radiological features.
- Massive rectal bleeding is an exceptionally rare presentation of CTB.