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Primary duodenal tuberculosis diagnosed by endoscopic biopsy.

Authors :
Ray JD
Sriram PV
Kumar S
Kochhar R
Vaiphei K
Singh K
Source :
Tropical gastroenterology : official journal of the Digestive Diseases Foundation [Trop Gastroenterol] 1997 Apr-Jun; Vol. 18 (2), pp. 74-5.
Publication Year :
1997

Abstract

Tuberculosis involves the duodenum very rarely and is usually secondary to lymph node involvement. Endoscopic biopsy usually shows nonspecific changes necessitating laparotomy for confirmation of diagnosis and relief of obstruction. We report a case of duodenal tuberculosis diagnosed by endoscopic biopsy and treated successfully.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0250-636X
Volume :
18
Issue :
2
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Tropical gastroenterology : official journal of the Digestive Diseases Foundation
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
9323922