A Case of the Duodenal Tuberculosis Presenting as Hematemesis / 대한소화기내시경학회지
Korean Journal of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
;
: 638-641, 2000.
Article
in Korean
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-184989
ABSTRACT
Despite the modern advance in effective chemotherapy, gastrointestinal tuberculosis is considered to be relatively frequent in developing countries. The ileocecal region is the most common site of intestinal tuberculosis and duodenal involvement is rare. The isolated duodenal tuberculosis are reported 9 cases in Korea. The symptoms and signs of gastrointestinal tuberculosis are nonspecific and vague. In the absence of pulmonary tuberculosis, the diagnosis may be difficult. Pain and vomiting are common symptoms of duodenal tuberculosis. Patients may present with upper gastrointestinal bleeding. Therefore, tuberculosis should be considered in the differential diagnosis of gastrointestinal bleeding. We herein report a case of duodenal tuberculosis presenting as hematemesis and necessitating hospitalization. After anti-tuberculosis therapy, we have confirmed the healing of the lesion by the follow-up endoscopy, and review the current literature.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Tuberculosis
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Tuberculosis, Gastrointestinal
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Tuberculosis, Pulmonary
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Vomiting
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Hematemesis
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Follow-Up Studies
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Developing Countries
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Diagnosis
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Drug Therapy
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Observational study
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Korean Journal of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Year:
2000
Type:
Article
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