Publication: Crohn’s Disease Previously Mistreated as Intestinal Tuberculosis Complicated with Ileocecal Lump: A Case Report
Date
2024
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Nepal Medical Association
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In Southeast Asia, the higher prevalence of Intestinal tuberculosis (TB) challenges the diagnosis of Crohn’s disease (CD) due to their overlapping symptoms. This case involves a 25-year-old male misdiagnosed with Intestinal tuberculosis presenting with abdominal pain, weight loss, and bowel ulceration. Recurrence after anti-tubercular therapy led to further investigation paving to right hemicolectomy and histopathological analysis confirming Crohn’s disease. This case highlights the
complexity of the diagnosis of Crohn’s disease in tuberculosis-prevalent areas, stressing the clinical importance, advanced diagnostics tools, and multidisciplinary approach for effective intervention.
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Shriya Sharma
Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Florida, USA
Pasang Sherpa
Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Florida, USA
Ganesh Giri
Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Florida, USA