A Case of Tuberculosis of the Esophagus and Duodenum Associated with Pulmonary Tuberculosis.
- Author:
Seok Jin KANG
1
;
Tae Hyo KIM
;
Won Hyun LEE
;
Seung Suk YOU
;
Jong HA
;
Sun Pil CHOI
;
Dong O KANG
;
In Gye BAE
;
Hyun Jin KIM
;
Ok Jae LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Internal Medicine and Institute of Health Science, Gyeongsang National University School of Medicine, Jinju, Korea. kimthy@medimail.co.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Pulmonary tuberculosis;
Esophageal tuberculosis;
Duodenal tuberculosis;
Duodenal fistula
- MeSH:
Duodenum*;
Esophagus*;
Fistula;
Hematemesis;
Hemorrhage;
Humans;
Male;
Melena;
Middle Aged;
Tuberculosis*;
Tuberculosis, Gastrointestinal;
Tuberculosis, Pulmonary*
- From:Korean Journal of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
2007;35(3):165-169
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Esophageal and duodenal tuberculosis are rare form of gastrointestinal tuberculosis. The common complications due to esophageal and duodenal tuberculosis are fistulous communications with the adjacent structures, perforation, obstruction, and upper gastrointestinal bleeding. Massive bleeding in esophageal and duodenal tuberculosis is quite rare. We encountered a case of a 55-year-old male who presented with hematemesis and melena. Esophageal and Duodenal tuberculosis with a duodenal fistula was diagnosed by an endoscopic and radiology examination. He improved after treatment with anti-tuberculosis medication over a 9 month period. We report this case of esophageal and duodenal tuberculosis associated with pulmonary tuberculosis with a review of the relevant literature.
