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Esophageal Tuberculosis as a Rare Cause of Dysphagia: Case Report.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The esophagus and duodenum are rare sites of manifestation for extrapulmonary tuberculosis (TB). Its rarity makes the diagnosis challenging, especially when no other organ is involved, and the endoscopic findings may resemble malignancy.

Case presentation

We report a unique case of a 37-year-old woman who presented with dysphagia secondary to esophageal TB with an endoscopic appearance of a submucosal mass resembling malignancy.

Conclusion

Esophageal TB is a rare cause of dysphagia, especially in a western setting. It should always be considered as a potential etiology in patients with dysphagia.

SUBMITTER: Zhao B

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11324283 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Esophageal Tuberculosis as a Rare Cause of Dysphagia: Case Report.

Zhao Billy B Kim Hyun Jae HJ Farrell Jessica J Xiong Wei W Telford Jennifer J Moosavi Sarvee S

Case reports in gastroenterology 20240101 1

<h4>Introduction</h4>The esophagus and duodenum are rare sites of manifestation for extrapulmonary tuberculosis (TB). Its rarity makes the diagnosis challenging, especially when no other organ is involved, and the endoscopic findings may resemble malignancy.<h4>Case presentation</h4>We report a unique case of a 37-year-old woman who presented with dysphagia secondary to esophageal TB with an endoscopic appearance of a submucosal mass resembling malignancy.<h4>Conclusion</h4>Esophageal TB is a ra ...[more]

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