Filiform Polyposis Secondary to Colonic Tuberculosis Presenting as Acute Colo-Colonic Intussusception
Joint Authors
Heng, Jacob S.
Baird, Alan
Novelli, Marco R.
Bhutiani, Rajinder P.
Davidson, R.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-05-31
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Filiform polyposis represents a rare but recognised manifestation on the varied spectrum of histopathology in colonic tuberculosis.
We report a case of filiform polyposis secondary to colonic tuberculosis presenting as colo-colonic intussusception diagnosed on an abdominal computed tomography (CT) scan.
The patient required urgent hemicolectomy and defunctioning ileostomy.
Examination of the resected bowel lesions revealed filiform polyposis.
Induced sputum samples from the patient grew Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
The patient recovered well from the surgery and received treatment for tuberculosis.
At last follow-up, he was awaiting the reversal of his ileostomy.
The protean nature of histological findings in colonic tuberculosis and other current diagnostic challenges are discussed.
The importance of maintaining a high index of suspicion for colonic tuberculosis and instituting early treatment is highlighted in this case.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Heng, Jacob S.& Baird, Alan& Novelli, Marco R.& Davidson, R.& Bhutiani, Rajinder P.. 2015. Filiform Polyposis Secondary to Colonic Tuberculosis Presenting as Acute Colo-Colonic Intussusception. Case Reports in Surgery،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-4.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Heng, Jacob S.…[et al.]. Filiform Polyposis Secondary to Colonic Tuberculosis Presenting as Acute Colo-Colonic Intussusception. Case Reports in Surgery No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-4.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Heng, Jacob S.& Baird, Alan& Novelli, Marco R.& Davidson, R.& Bhutiani, Rajinder P.. Filiform Polyposis Secondary to Colonic Tuberculosis Presenting as Acute Colo-Colonic Intussusception. Case Reports in Surgery. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1060086
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1060086