Gastrointestinal tuberculosis is a rare manifestation that often imitates various gastrointestinal diseases. In this case study of an 85-year-old male patient, a cecal mass initially suspected to be malignant was removed through colonic resection. Acid-fast staining of the surgical specimen later revealed acid-fast bacilli and necrotizing granulomas in multiple lymph nodes. The study highlights the significance of considering gastrointestinal tuberculosis as a potential diagnosis in patients with suspected colorectal malignancy, particularly when initial biopsy results do not indicate malignant characteristics.
Journal Article by Nawras M, Bosio R (…) Pannell SM et 2 al. in Am Surg