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[Tuberculous mediastinal adenopathy in a child]
Archives Francaises De Pediatrie
|November 1, 1977
Summary
A rare case of esophageal tuberculosis in a 9-year-old girl, stemming from mediastinal tuberculous lymph nodes, highlights the need for medical and surgical treatment. This condition, presenting with abdominal pain and dysphagia, is typically secondary to lymph node involvement.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Gastroenterology
- Infectious Diseases
- Thoracic Surgery
Background:
- Esophageal tuberculosis is an uncommon condition.
- It often arises secondary to mediastinal lymph node tuberculosis.
- Symptoms can include abdominal pain and dysphagia.