Primary rectal tuberculosis mimicking malignancy

Sunil V. Jagtap; Shivani H. Ingale; Swati S. Jagtap

doi:10.18203/2349-2902.isj20173432

Authors

Sunil V. Jagtap Department of Pathology, Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences Deemed University, Karad, India
Shivani H. Ingale Department of Pathology, Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences Deemed University, Karad, India
Swati S. Jagtap Department of Pathology, Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences Deemed University, Karad, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2349-2902.isj20173432

Keywords:

Granulomas, Gastro intestinal tuberculosis, Rectal growth, Rectal bleeding

Abstract

Primary rectal involvement by tuberculosis infection is rare. We present a relatively uncommon case of primary rectal tuberculosis. A 35-year-old male patient presented with history of long duration of anorexia, altered bowel habits, painful defecation, fever, and rectal bleeding. On clinical and radiological finding case was suspected of rectal malignancy. The proctoscopic biopsy was performed. On histopathology, it was diagnosed as rectal tuberculosis. We are presenting this case for its rarity, mimicking malignancy and difficulty in diagnosis.

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Author Biography

Sunil V. Jagtap, Department of Pathology, Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences Deemed University, Karad, India

Professor, Dept. of Pathology

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