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Oesophageal tuberculosis: four cases

C J Dow

    Gut
    |March 1, 1981
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Tuberculosis can cause dysphagia (difficulty swallowing) by affecting the esophagus with nearby enlarged lymph nodes. Early diagnosis in these cases relies on suspicion and Mantoux testing, as other symptoms and tests may be minimal.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gastroenterology
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Pulmonology

    Background:

    • Tuberculosis (TB) can present with atypical symptoms beyond pulmonary involvement.
    • Subcarinal lymphadenopathy due to TB can compress adjacent structures.

    Observation:

    • Four Asian patients presented with dysphagia (difficulty swallowing).
    • Oesophageal involvement was due to adjacent tuberculous subcarinal glands.
    • Patients had clear lungs and minimal systemic illness symptoms.

    Findings:

    • Oesophagoscopy findings were non-specific.
    • Early diagnosis depended on a high index of suspicion.
    • A strongly positive Mantoux test was a key diagnostic indicator.
    • Bacteriological proof was obtained in only two cases early on.

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    Implications:

    • Highlights the importance of considering extrapulmonary TB in patients with dysphagia.
    • Emphasizes the diagnostic challenges posed by non-specific endoscopic findings.
    • Underscores the utility of Mantoux testing in suspected cases.
    • Suggests a need for heightened clinical suspicion for TB lymphadenitis presenting with esophageal compression.