Tuberculosis affecting the oesophagus

Imaging of abdominal tuberculosis

“…Tuberculosis of the esophagus is a rare condition that occurs with a secondary spread from adjacent sites such as lymph nodes, pulmonary, and vertebral tuberculosis [75,76]. Swallowing infective sputum is more likely to cause esophageal infection, if a pre-existing mucosal ulcer or stricture is present.…”

“…Swallowing infective sputum is more likely to cause esophageal infection, if a pre-existing mucosal ulcer or stricture is present. It may be secondary to retrograde lymphatic spread [75]. Primary esophageal tuberculosis is very unusual.…”

Tuberculous Lymphadenopathy Causing Dysphagia: Report of Two Cases

“…[6][7][8][9] Dysphagia is the most common presenting symptom and it is usually painful. 6,10-12 Hematemesis, hoarseness, and constitutional symptoms including fever and weight loss occur rarely.…”

“…6,10-12 Hematemesis, hoarseness, and constitutional symptoms including fever and weight loss occur rarely. 6,[9][10][11][12] Dysphagia may result from intrinsic or extrinsic involvement of the esophagus. Intrinsic involvement of the esophagus is infrequent but may result from primary esophageal tuberculosis in which no other systemic manifestation of the disease is present.…”

“…Mediastinoscopy was difficult carcinoma.The differential diagnosis also includes metastatic lung carcinoma, candidiasis, actinomycosis, ingestion of caustic material and subsequent scarring, and mediastinal lymphadenopathy due to malignancy. 6 However the diagnosis can be obtained by endoscopy with histological and bacteriological proof from biopsy specimens in patients with primary esophageal TB.…”