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Intestinal tuberculosis mimicking fistulizing Crohn’s disease.

Authors :
Wai-Man Wong
Kam-Chuen Lai
Wai-Chung Yiu
Benjamin Chun-Yu Wong
Fu-Luk Chan
Ching-Lung Lai
Source :
Journal of Gastroenterology & Hepatology. Jan2007, Vol. 22 Issue 1, p137-139. 3p. 4 Diagrams.
Publication Year :
2007

Abstract

A patient is reported with intestinal tuberculosis that mimicked fistulizing Crohn’s disease endoscopically. He had complete resolution of symptoms after a full course of antituberculosis therapy. Gastroenterologists and general physicians should aware of the possibility of intestinal tuberculosis in areas with a high prevalence of tuberculosis infection. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
08159319
Volume :
22
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
23482281
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1440-1746.2006.03311.x