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JCPSP-Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan. 2013; 23 (7): 509-511
in English
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ABSTRACT
Jejunum is a rare site of involvement in intestinal tuberculosis [TB] and massive lower gastrointestinal haemorrhage is an even rare reported condition. The authors report a 15-year-old female student, who presented with fever, anaemia, hypoalbunemia and developed massive lower gastrointestinal haemorrhage during hospital stay. The diagnosis of abdominal TB was established on tissue biopsy; tissue culture was positive for Mycobacterium TB. Optimal outcome was achieved with aggressive resuscitation, repeated mesenteric angio-embolization and anti-tuberculosis chemotherapy