Tuberculosis of Rectum simulating malignancy and presenting as rectal prolapse - A case report and review.
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2013-07
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Summary: Tuberculosis of the gastrointestinal tract (GIT) occurs as a primary lesion or secondary to a focus of tuberculosis
elsewhere in the body, most commonly in the lungs. Tuberculosis can affect any part of the GIT from the oesophagus to the
anal canal. Two main types are – the tuberculous ulcer and the rarer hypertrophic type which is generally found at the
ileocecal junction, less commonly in the colon or rectum. Tuberculosis of bowel distal to ileocecal junction is rare and is
seldom considered as a differential diagnosis of rectal stricture (2%).1,6 We report a case of rectal tuberculosis presenting
with rectal prolapse and masquerading as malignancy, clinically, radiologically as well as on colonoscopy. The diagnosis was
confirmed by repeated histopathological examination. The patient underwent definitive surgery along with anti-tuberculous
therapy.
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Patil Salil, Shah A G, Bhatt Hardik, Nalawade Nikhil, Mangal Akshaykumar. ETuberculosis of Rectum simulating malignancy and presenting as rectal prolapse - A case report and review. Indian Journal of Tuberculosis. 2013 Jul; 60(3): 184-185.