[Esophageal tuberculosis: case report]

Rev Gastroenterol Peru. 2003 Jan-Mar;23(1):67-9.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

Tuberculosis is an endemic pathology in our country and affects between 0.4% and 5% of the digestive system but rarely affects the esophageal system (0.15%). Generally, esophageal tuberculosis is secondary to other organs. A case of a patient diagnosed with esophageal tuberculosis is presented. This patient had dysphagia and odynophagia, and the endoscopic examination disclosed the existence of an esophageal ulcer. The anatomical pathological examination was compatible with esophageal Tuberculosis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Antitubercular Agents / therapeutic use
  • Esophageal Diseases / diagnosis
  • Esophageal Diseases / drug therapy
  • Esophageal Diseases / microbiology*
  • Esophagoscopy
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Tuberculosis / complications*
  • Tuberculosis / diagnosis
  • Tuberculosis / drug therapy
  • Ulcer / diagnosis
  • Ulcer / drug therapy
  • Ulcer / microbiology*

Substances

  • Antitubercular Agents