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Endoscopy 1986; 18(4): 153-155
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1013007
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Tuberculosis of the Oesophagus Masquerading as Ulcerated Tumour

R. de Mas1 , G. Lombeck2 , J.F. Riemann1
  • 1Medizinische Klinik C, Klinikum der Stadt Ludwigshafen
  • 2Pathologisches Institut, Klinikum der Stadt Ludwigshafen
Dedicated to Prof. Dr. L. Demling on the occasion of his 65th birthday.
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17 March 2008 (online)

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Tuberculosis of the Esophagus and the Importance of Bacteriological Tissue CulturesEndoscopy 1986; 18(06): 254-255
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1018396

Summary

We report on a 19-year-old Turkish girl who was admitted with suspected oesophageal tumour. A diagnosis of tuberculous oesophagitis was made on the basis of the granulomatous oesophagitis, the country of origin of the girl and the positive response to antituberculosis therapy.

It is concluded that tuberculous oesophagitis should be considered when common causes of oesophagitis fail to be established and granulomas are found histologically.

Key words:

Tuberculous oesophagitis - Oesophago-gastroscopy

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