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Title: [Anorectal tuberculosis. Case report]. Author: Fernández Rivero JM, Rocha Ramírez JL, Villanueva Sáenz E, Sierra Montenegro E, Rojas Illanes M. Journal: Rev Gastroenterol Mex; 2007; 72(1):40-2. PubMed ID: 17685199. Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To report for the first time in Mexico a case of anorectal tuberculosis as well as the revision of world-wide literature. BACKGROUND: In recent years the tuberculosis has had a significant increase, caused mainly by the epidemic of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. The anorectal tuberculosis is a very rare presentation, their diagnosis requires a high index of suspicion since it can be confused with an infectious disease. CASE REPORT: Female of 50 years old, with atipic annal ulcers, treated at the being like perianal Crohn disease, the treatment with mesalazina and prednisona do not improve the disease. Thorax x-ray was made. The biopsies reported tuberculosis, initiating treatment with triple antifimic scheme, with good results at one month of medical treatment. COMENT: The biopsy is the main diagnostic method specific, the medical triple or quadruple treatment is the main management and surgical treatment is reserved for anal abscess and fistula.[Abstract] [Full Text] [Related] [New Search]