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Case Reports
. 1975 Nov 15;4(5993):395-7.
doi: 10.1136/bmj.4.5993.395.

Problems in distinguishing tuberculosis of bowel from Crohn's disease in Asians

G J Burke, S A Zafar
Case Reports

Problems in distinguishing tuberculosis of bowel from Crohn's disease in Asians

G J Burke et al. Br Med J. .

Abstract

The cases of five immigrants with definite or almost certain intestinal tuberculosis are described. Because of the clinical, pathological, and radiological features all were thought as some time, often for long periods, to have Crohn's disease. Recommendations are made for medical and surgical treatment.

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