American Journal of Laboratory Medicine

Volume 9, Issue 4, August 2024

  • Case Report

    Colonic Tuberculosis Mimicking Colonic Cancer: A Multidisciplinary Diagnosis and Case Report

    Fekade Yerakley Lucas, Abraham Kassahun Tadele, Ghion Getnet Engida, Teketel Tadesse Geremew*, Abebaw Amare Wodajo, Melaku Teshale Gemechu, Menberu Moges Ayele, Kalkidan Molla Tegengne, Akmel Umer Ebrahim, Tigist Gutema Tesgera

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 4, August 2024
    Pages: 41-44
    Received: 31 August 2024
    Accepted: 19 September 2024
    Published: 29 September 2024
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ajlm.20240904.11
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    Abstract: Gastrointestinal tuberculosis accounts for 1% to 3 % of all TB cases worldwide. Colonic tuberculosis is rare and can be mistaken for malignancy. It commonly presents as chronic abdominal pain along with night sweats, diarrhea, and fatigue and can resemble variety of other diseases making the diagnosis difficult. It presents with vague clinical and ... Show More