Asymptomatic spinal tuberculosis presenting as esophageal stricture.

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1996-04-01
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Esophageal tuberculosis is rare and is usually due to secondary extension from contiguous structures. We report a patient who presented with dysphagia and was found to have esophageal stricture. Endoscopic biopsy was not suggestive of malignancy or tuberculosis. CT scan of the thorax revealed involvement of the fourth thoracic vertebra with paratracheal lymphadenopathy. The patient responded to anti-tubercular therapy.
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Bhatnagar MS, Nanivadekar SA, Sawant P, Rathi PM, Upadhyay AP. Asymptomatic spinal tuberculosis presenting as esophageal stricture. Indian Journal of Gastroenterology. 1996 Apr; 15(2): 72-3
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Indian Journal of Gastroenterology