Abdominal tuberculosis with massive jejunal haemorrhage. | [Journal of College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP • 2013]

Author(s):

1. Abdul Rehman Alvi: Department of Surgery, The Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan

2. Tanveer-Ul-Haq: Department of Radiology, The Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan

3. Amyn Pardhan: Department of Surgery, The Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan

Abstract:

Jejunum is a rare site of involvement in intestinal tuberculosis (TB) and massive lower gastrointestinal haemorrhage is an even rare reported condition. The authors report a 15-year-old female student, who presented with fever, anaemia, hypoalbunemia and developed massive lower gastrointestinal haemorrhage during hospital stay. The diagnosis of abdominal TB was established on tissue biopsy; tissue culture was positive for Mycobacterium TB. Optimal outcome was achieved with aggressive resuscitation, repeated mesenteric angio-embolization and anti-tuberculosis chemotherapy.

Page(s): 509-511

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Published: Journal: Journal of College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP, Volume: 23, Issue: 7, Year: 2013

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