Intestinal Tuberculosis Presenting with Gastrointestinal Bleeding in Patient on Warfarin Therapy

Background. Intestinal tuberculosis (ITB) constitutes less than 5% of overall cases of extrapulmonary disease and mostly affects the ileocecal region. The presentation and radiologic findings in enteric tuberculosis can mimic Crohn’s disease (CD). Case Presentation. We present a case report of an Af...

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Published in:Case reports in gastrointestinal medicine 2022-05, Vol.2022, p.9277789-5
Main Authors: Kuka, Werimo Pascal, Rakiro, Joe, Gatheru, Joseph, Riunga, Felix, Rajula, Allan
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abdomen
Anticoagulants
Cardiac arrhythmia
Cardiovascular disease
Case Report
Case reports
Colonoscopy
COVID-19
Crohn's disease
Edema
Endoscopy
Gastrointestinal bleeding
Granulomas
Health aspects
Infections
Inflammatory bowel disease
Lung diseases
Lymphatic system
Mortality
Patients
Sweating
Tuberculosis
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Summary:Background. Intestinal tuberculosis (ITB) constitutes less than 5% of overall cases of extrapulmonary disease and mostly affects the ileocecal region. The presentation and radiologic findings in enteric tuberculosis can mimic Crohn’s disease (CD). Case Presentation. We present a case report of an African woman who presented to a Kenyan hospital with lower gastrointestinal bleeding while on anticoagulation for valvular atrial fibrillation, and was diagnosed with intestinal tuberculosis after colonoscopy, biopsy, and positive staining for tuberculous bacilli. Conclusion. Intestinal tuberculosis causing gastrointestinal bleeding is rare but should be suspected in patients living in TB endemic regions.
ISSN:2090-6528
2090-6536
DOI:10.1155/2022/9277789