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An unusual pseudoneoplasm: mass-forming tuberculosis infection mimicking rectal carcinoma

Year: 2017

Type: article

Abstract: A rare case of primary rectal tuberculosis presented as a rectal mass, indistinguishable clinically and radiologically from advanced rectal carcinoma . Histology failed at first to identify granulomas, acid fast bacilli, or malignancy, but subsequent biopsies showed multiple epithelioid granulomas with caseating necrosis and Langhans giant cells. Given these findings and the high regional incidence of tuberculosis, presumptive diagnosis was given and anti-tubercular drugs were initiated followed by resolution of the mass and symptoms.

Source: Bhutan Health Journal

DOI: 10.47811/bhj.40

Authors: Bal M. Dhungel, Tashi D. Wangdi, Magalys L. Cuba, Sonam Pelden, Giovanni DePetris

Institution: Royal Centre for Disease Control

Language: English

Topic: Diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis

Subfield: Infectious Diseases

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W2803262181

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