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[Colonic perforation secondary to ileocecal tuberculosis. Report of one case].

Authors :
Bannura G
Valencia C
Fernández W
Source :
Revista medica de Chile [Rev Med Chil] 1999 Jun; Vol. 127 (6), pp. 704-8.
Publication Year :
1999

Abstract

We report a 44 years old male, presenting with an eight months history of right lower quadrant pain, diarrhea and weight loss. Colonoscopy showed a proliferative and ulcerated lesion in the cecum, with necrotic areas. Barium enema showed an extensive irregular stenosis with rigidity of cecum and ascending colon. The endoscopic biopsy showed numerous granulomas with giant multinucleated cells of Langhans type. A right colectomy was performed with a good postoperative evolution. Anti tuberculosis treatment was started two weeks later and was well tolerated. The patient is currently asymptomatic after two years of followup.

Details

Language :
Spanish; Castilian
ISSN :
0034-9887
Volume :
127
Issue :
6
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Revista medica de Chile
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
10513080