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World J Clin Cases. Nov 16, 2024; 12(32): 6517-6525
Published online Nov 16, 2024. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i32.6517
Foregut tuberculosis: Too close but miles apart
Yumna Shahid, Muhammad Aarish Anis, Shahab Abid
Yumna Shahid, Shahab Abid, Department of Medicine, Section of Gastroenterology, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi 74800, Pakistan
Muhammad Aarish Anis, Medical College, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi 74800, Pakistan
Author contributions: Shahid Y designed the manuscript, wrote the manuscript and analyzed the data; Anis MA searched the articles and contributed to writing and designing of the manuscript; Abid S reviewed the manuscript, contributed to design of the manuscript and made corrections to the successive versions; All authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors declare that they have no conflicting interests.
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Corresponding author: Shahab Abid, FACG, FRCP (Hon), MBBS, PhD, Professor, Department of Medicine, Section of Gastroenterology, Aga Khan University Hospital, Stadium Road, P O Box 3500, Karachi 74800, Pakistan. shahab.abid@aku.edu
Received: March 28, 2024
Revised: June 12, 2024
Accepted: July 31, 2024
Published online: November 16, 2024
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Gastroduodenal tuberculosis (TB) often mimics peptic ulcer disease and malignancies, presenting with symptoms such as gastric outlet obstruction and hematemesis, which necessitate urgent gastroscopic intervention. Differentiating TB from other conditions based solely on endoscopic examination is challenging. Therefore, histopathological analysis and molecular tests like GeneXpert are crucial for an accurate diagnosis. We aim to delve into the intricate details of these unexpected findings, highlighting the diagnostic challenges they present and their potential impact on patient outcomes.