Tuberculosis of the colon. About one case

ABSTRACT

This illustrating case of primitive colic tuberculosis has permited us to underline its scarcity and its lack of specifity in its clinical and radiological presentation, making the diagnosis difficult especially with cancer. Endoscopy is fundamental because even when caseum or M.B.T. are not found, the endoscopy permits nevertheless to indicate trial treatment showing tuberculoid granuloma. Surgical treatment is necessary essentialy in cases of occlusion or perforation