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Tuberculous fissure-in ano

S R Myers1

  • 1Department of General Surgery, Norfolk and Norwich Hospital, UK.

Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine
|January 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary

Anal tuberculosis is a rare condition, with few documented cases globally. This report details a unique case of anal tuberculosis presenting as a tuberculous fissure-in-ano in the UK.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Proctology

Background:

  • Anal tuberculosis is an uncommon manifestation of Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection.
  • Literature review indicates a scarcity of reported cases, particularly in the United Kingdom.

Observation:

  • A case of tuberculous fissure-in-ano is presented.
  • This highlights a rare clinical presentation of extrapulmonary tuberculosis.

Findings:

  • The case involved a patient presenting with symptoms consistent with a fissure-in-ano.
  • Diagnostic workup confirmed tuberculosis as the underlying etiology.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the importance of considering tuberculosis in the differential diagnosis of perianal conditions, even in low-prevalence settings.
  • Further research may be warranted to understand the epidemiology and management of anal tuberculosis.