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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Internal Medicine

Background:

  • Intestinal tuberculosis (ITB) is a rare form of extrapulmonary tuberculosis.
  • ITB frequently mimics inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), complicating diagnosis.
  • Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a common IBD that shares symptoms with ITB.

Observation:

  • A 54-year-old woman with type 2 diabetes presented with chronic gastrointestinal symptoms.
  • Initial investigations suggested IBD, but histopathology confirmed ITB.
  • Despite anti-tuberculous therapy, symptoms persisted, raising suspicion for coexisting UC.

Findings:

  • A subsequent colonoscopy revealed persistent inflammation, leading to a UC diagnosis.
  • Combined treatment for ITB and UC resulted in significant symptom resolution.
  • This case highlights the diagnostic complexity of overlapping ITB and UC.

Implications:

  • Accurate differentiation between ITB and UC is essential for appropriate management.
  • Coexisting gastrointestinal pathologies require timely recognition and integrated treatment strategies.
  • Optimizing patient outcomes depends on addressing both infectious and autoimmune components.