Hypertrophic pyloroduodenal tuberculosis

J Coll Physicians Surg Pak. 2008 Aug;18(8):509-11.

Abstract

Hypertrophic pyloroduodenal tuberculosis is a rare cause of Gastric Outlet Obstruction (GOO) often forgotten in the differential diagnosis of gastric outlet obstruction. Since laboratory and radiological investigations often prove inconclusive in reaching the diagnosis of hypertrophic pyloroduodenal tuberculosis, surgery has a key role in the management of hypertrophic pyloroduodenal tuberculosis. Postoperative anti-tuberculosis chemotherapy (ATT) becomes imperative for complete resolution of hypertrophic pyloroduodenal tuberculosis. This case report describes the condition and management in a young girl.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Antineoplastic Agents / therapeutic use
  • Duodenal Diseases / complications
  • Duodenal Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Duodenal Diseases / surgery
  • Duodenum / pathology*
  • Female
  • Gastric Outlet Obstruction / diagnosis*
  • Gastric Outlet Obstruction / drug therapy
  • Gastric Outlet Obstruction / etiology
  • Humans
  • Postoperative Complications / drug therapy
  • Pylorus / pathology*
  • Tuberculosis, Gastrointestinal / complications
  • Tuberculosis, Gastrointestinal / diagnosis*
  • Tuberculosis, Gastrointestinal / surgery

Substances

  • Antineoplastic Agents