Duodenocolic Fistula: A Rare Complication of Gastrointestinal Tuberculosis
Journal: Journal of Clinical Case reports and Images (Vol.2, No. 2)Publication Date: 2021-08-14
Authors : Julian Iñaki L. Garcia; Ronald V. Romero;
Page : 20-25
Keywords : Benign Duodenocolic Fistula; Tuberculosis; Gastrointestinal Tuberculosis;
Abstract
Benign duodenocolic fistula (DCF), also known as a non-malignant fistula between the duodenum and colon, with or without cecum-involvement, is an unusual complication of different gastrointestinal (GI) diseases 1, 2. Case This is a case of a 28-year-old Filipino female who presented with periumbilical pain for five months, with associated anorexia, fever, and weight loss. Biopsy showed chronic granulomatous inflammation with caseation necrosis and Langhan's type giant cells consistent with tuberculous etiology (Figure 6 and Figure 7). Category I Anti-TB treatment for six months was started and the service planned to repeat both colonoscopy and CT-scan after the initial round of anti-TB treatment.
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