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Tuberculosis of the esophagus
The American Journal of Gastroenterology
|May 1, 1976
Summary
Esophageal tuberculosis is rare but can occur with pulmonary tuberculosis. Diagnosis involves esophagoscopy and biopsy, with treatment leading to symptom resolution and lesion improvement.
Area of Science:
- Medicine
- Gastroenterology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Tuberculosis (TB) primarily affects the lungs but can manifest in other organs.
- Esophageal involvement in TB is exceptionally rare, posing diagnostic challenges.