Tuberculosis of the Esophagus

Esophageal Tuberculosis

“…8 Radiologic findings are also not diagnostic and do not permit reliable differentiation from other esophageal lesions. 18,23 Endoscopically, the lesions of ET present as ulcers, fistulae or ulcerated, tumorlike masses and can involve any segment of the esophagus. The middle third is, however, the most commonly involved, as seen in our series.…”

“…1,3,6,12,[14][15][16] There are, however, neither specific clinical features nor classic radiologic or laboratory findings to suggest ET. 8,18 Endoscopic biopsy fails to establish a reliable diagnosis in many cases. 12 Cytologic diagnosis of ET has been documented rarely.…”

Esophageal tuberculosis: Findings on barium swallow and computed tomography

“…Secondary esophageal involvement is more common and may result from local extension of tuberculous disease, inoculation of the esophagus by swallowed infected sputum, or hematogenous disseminated tuberculosis [2]. Local extension to the esophagus from adjacent tuberculous nodes is the most frequent mode of involvement [1].…”

“…Local extension to the esophagus from adjacent tuberculous nodes is the most frequent mode of involvement [1]. Infection in the pharynx, larynx, and even the thoracic spine may spread to the esophagus [2]. Inoculation of the esophagus by swallowed infected sputum usually occurs at a preexisting mucosal lesion, such as a mucosal tear, stricture, or carcinoma [2].…”

“…Infection in the pharynx, larynx, and even the thoracic spine may spread to the esophagus [2]. Inoculation of the esophagus by swallowed infected sputum usually occurs at a preexisting mucosal lesion, such as a mucosal tear, stricture, or carcinoma [2]. Finally, the esophagus may become a secondary site in disseminated miliary tuberculosis [2].…”