Tuberculous pyloric stenosis

Abstract

A case of pyloric stenosis, caused by abdominal tuberculosis and presenting as an inoperable neoplasm in a member of the indigenous population of the British Isles, is reported. The need for histological confirmation of suspected inoperable malignant tumours is stressed. The pathogenesis and management of the condition are discussed.

Review of general surgery 1981

“…While on the subject of pyloric stenosis, an interesting case report by Keenan (1981) from Northern Ireland describes a male of 78 years diagnosed at laparotomy as having a pyloric obstruction due to a carcinoma of the pylorus with peritoneal seedlings and a gastro-jejunostomy was performed. Biopsy of one of the nodules showed caseating tuberculosis which responded well to specific therapy.…”