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Esophageal tuberculosis mimicking malignancy

E Geusens1, J A Verschakelen, J Flamaing

  • 1Department of Radiology, University Hospitals, Leuven, Belgium.

European Radiology
|January 1, 1996
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Pulmonary and esophageal tuberculosis is rare in Europe and the US but endemic in India. Key diagnostic signs include tracheo-esophageal fistula, necrotizing lymph nodes, and lung patterns.

Area of Science:

  • Pulmonology
  • Gastroenterology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Esophageal tuberculosis (TB) is uncommon in Western countries, contrasting with its endemic status in regions like India.
  • Pulmonary involvement often accompanies esophageal TB, presenting diagnostic challenges.

Observation:

  • A rare case of concurrent pulmonary and esophageal tuberculosis in an 82-year-old female is detailed.
  • The patient's presentation highlighted the rarity of this condition in non-endemic areas.

Findings:

  • Tracheo-esophageal fistula formation is a significant indicator of esophageal TB.
  • Enlarged, centrally necrotizing lymph nodes suggest tuberculous etiology.
  • A micronodular lung pattern can be indicative of disseminated TB.

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Implications:

  • Early recognition of esophageal TB is crucial, especially in endemic areas, to differentiate it from esophageal malignancy.
  • Understanding these specific findings aids in timely diagnosis and appropriate treatment of this rare presentation.
  • This case underscores the importance of considering TB in the differential diagnosis of esophageal and pulmonary pathologies, particularly in patients with relevant travel or exposure history.