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Endoscopy 1982; 14(2): 48-50
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1021575
© Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New York
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1021575
The Value of Colonoscopy in the Diagnosis of Ileo-Caecal Tuberculosis
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Publikationsdatum:
17. März 2008 (online)
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Summary
Abdominal tuberculosis is a rare manifestation of tuberculosis and sometimes offers difficulties in diagnosis. In this regard colonoscopy with targeted biopsy may be a valuable help to differentiate tuberculous lesions from other diseases of the large bowel. Nodular lesions with areas of polypoid changes are the major gross appearence sometimes simulating neoplastic changes.
Key words:
Abdominal tuberculosis - Colonoscopy - Acid-fast bacilli