Rectal tuberculosis in an HIV-infected patient: case report

Rectal tuberculosis in an HIV-infected patient: case report

The gastrointestinal (GI) tract has been increasingly affected by tuberculosis, especially in immunocompromised patients. Although strict rectal involvement is rare, the GI site mostly affected is the ileocecal region. Thus, tuberculosis should always be considered in the differential diagnosis of p...

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Main Authors: Simone Cristina Baylon, Marcos dos Santos Vieira de Barros, Celso Guilherme Christiano, Silvana Maria Lovisolo, Vladimir Mulele Pinto Santa Rosa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of São Paulo 2014-09-01
Series:Autopsy and Case Reports
Subjects:
Tuberculosis
Proctitis
Diarrhea
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
Online Access:http://www.revistas.usp.br/autopsy/article/view/98480

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