KMID : 0614620090530030177
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Korean Journal of Gastroenterology 2009 Volume.53 No. 3 p.177 ~ p.186
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Diagnostic Guideline of Intestinal Tuberculosis
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Kim You-Sun
Park Young-Sook Kim Joo-Sung Lee Kang-Moon Kim Young-Ho
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Abstract
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Tuberculosis (TB) is a still prevalent and important disease entity in Korea. TB can involve any part of the gastrointestinal
tract, and intestinal TB is an important disease of extra-pulmonary TB. The diagnosis of intestinal TB remains a challenge because the signs and symptoms are nonspecific. It should be differentiated from the inflammatory bowel diseases and malignancies, especially Crohn¡¯s disease. The diagnosis of intestinal TB should be based on careful clinical evaluation, such as extra-intestinal signs, colonoscopic and histologic evaluation. Newer techniques such as PCR method or test for the diagnosis of latent TB (Interferon-¥ã assay) may be helpful. In addition, a high index of suspicion must be kept in mind to ensure a timely diagnosis. Herein, IBD Study Group of the KASID proposes a diagnostic guideline based on currently available evidence and experience, especially those of Korea. We also propose the test which may be helpful to establish the proper diagnosis of intestinal TB.
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KEYWORD
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Tuberculosis, Gastrointestinal, Diagnosis, Guideline
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