August 26, 2025Academia MedicineOpen Access

Isolated gastric tuberculosis in an immunocompetent patient without pulmonary involvement

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The patient responded well to standard anti-tubercular therapy, with significant improvement noted during treatment.
Biopsies revealed granulomatous inflammation consistent with tuberculosis, highlighting its unusual gastric presentation.
Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy demonstrated specific ulcerations, key for the diagnosis of gastric tuberculosis.
Clinicians must maintain a high suspicion for gastric TB in endemic areas, ensuring timely and effective treatment.

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Case report reveals isolated gastric tuberculosis in an immunocompetent patient, suggesting vigilant diagnosis in upper gastrointestinal cases.

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Case report reveals isolated gastric tuberculosis in an immunocompetent patient, suggesting vigilant diagnosis in upper gastrointestinal cases.