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ArticleCase reports in gastroenterology

Esophageal Tuberculosis as a Rare Cause of Dysphagia: Case Report.

Billy Zhao, Hyun Jae Kim, Jessica Farrell, Wei Xiong, Jennifer Telford, Sarvee Moosavi

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Billy ZhaoDepartment of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Hyun Jae KimDivision of Gastroenterology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Jessica FarrellDepartment of Radiology, Mount St. Joseph Hospital, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Wei XiongDepartment of Pathology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Jennifer TelfordDivision of Gastroenterology, St. Paul's Hospital, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Sarvee MoosaviDivision of Gastroenterology, Vancouver General Hospital, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada.

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Abstract

Introduction: The esophagus and duodenum are rare sites of manifestation for extrapulmonary tuberculosis (TB). Its rarity makes the diagnosis challenging, especially when no other organ is involved, and the endoscopic findings may resemble malignancy. Case Presentation: We report a unique case of a 37-year-old woman who presented with dysphagia secondary to esophageal TB with an endoscopic appearance of a submucosal mass resembling malignancy. Conclusion: Esophageal TB is a rare cause of dysphagia, especially in a western setting. It should always be considered as a potential etiology in patients with dysphagia.

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DysphagiaEsophagusSubmucosal massTuberculosis

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