Gastrointestinal tuberculosis
Gastrointestinal tuberculosis
Definition
Tuberculosis that involves any region of the gastrointestinal tract, mostly in the distal ileum and the cecum. In most cases, mycobacterium tuberculosis is the pathogen. Clinical features include abdominal pain; fever; and palpable mass in the ileocecal area.
Also known as tuberculosis of intestines, peritoneum, and mesenteric glands — per MONDO