Tuberculous severe acute colitis. A case report.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

and importance: Intestinal tuberculosis represents 2% of the ten million cases of tuberculosis reported in 2018. Herein, we report a case of tuberculous severe acute colitis. It is a rare and life-threatening condition. Our literature review found only five published cases. It occurs generally in immunocompromised patients. Extended colonic inflammation seems to be the main predictive factor of death. Moreover, an early diagnosis and rapid onset of antituberculous treatment are mandatory to save the patient's life.

Case presentation

Herein, we present a case of tuberculous severe acute colitis with a review of the reported cases. The patient presented with a severe and idiopathic acute colitis. He was put on broad-spectrum antibiotics and intravenous corticoster

SUBMITTER: Haddad A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8405927 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature