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Incidental mass found on screening colonoscopy
Alan Amedi1, Serhat Suzer2, Jesse Zuckerman1
1Department of Surgery, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, United States.
Journal of Surgical Case Reports
|August 12, 2026
Summary
Isolated intestinal tuberculosis is rare, often mimicking other conditions. This case highlights successful surgical and medical treatment for bowel obstruction caused by intestinal tuberculosis, restoring normal function.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Infectious Diseases
- Surgical Oncology
Background:
- Intestinal tuberculosis (ITB) represents 1%-3% of global tuberculosis cases.
- ITB typically results from secondary spread, not primary infection, presenting insidiously with non-specific gastrointestinal symptoms.
- Advanced ITB can mimic colorectal malignancy, colitis, or inflammatory bowel disease, complicating diagnosis.
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