Editorial
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World J Clin Cases. Aug 16, 2024; 12(23): 5283-5287
Published online Aug 16, 2024. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i23.5283
Gastrointestinal tuberculosis: Diagnostic approaches for this uncommon pathology
Lottie Brown, Michael Colwill, Andrew Poullis
Lottie Brown, Michael Colwill, Andrew Poullis, Department of Gastroenterology, St George's University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London SW17 0QT, United Kingdom
Author contributions: Brown L, Colwill M and Poullis A all contributed to manuscript inception, writing, reviewing and editing.
Conflict-of-interest statement: Dr. Colwill has nothing to disclose.
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Corresponding author: Michael Colwill, BSc, MBBS, MRCP, Doctor, Research Fellow, Department of Gastroenterology, St George's University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Blackshaw Road, London SW17 0QT, United Kingdom. michael.colwill@nhs.net
Received: February 29, 2024
Revised: May 6, 2024
Accepted: June 17, 2024
Published online: August 16, 2024
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Gastrointestinal tuberculosis is a rare pathology that can present in many atypical ways. This pathology is relatively rare and can be a significant challenge to diagnose. This editorial, in response to a recently published case report, aims to provide an update on diagnostic tests and approaches available.