The Value of Colonoscopy in the Diagnosis of Ileo-Caecal Tuberculosis

J. Koo; J. Ho; G. B. Ong

doi:10.1055/s-2007-1021575

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Endoscopy 1982; 14(2): 48-50
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1021575

The Value of Colonoscopy in the Diagnosis of Ileo-Caecal Tuberculosis

J. Koo, J. Ho, G.B. Ong

Endoscopic Unit, Queen Mary Hospital, Pokfulam Road, Hongkong

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17 March 2008 (online)

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Summary

Abdominal tuberculosis is a rare manifestation of tuberculosis and sometimes offers difficulties in diagnosis. In this regard colonoscopy with targeted biopsy may be a valuable help to differentiate tuberculous lesions from other diseases of the large bowel. Nodular lesions with areas of polypoid changes are the major gross appearence sometimes simulating neoplastic changes.

Key words:

Abdominal tuberculosis - Colonoscopy - Acid-fast bacilli