Like A Thief In The Night: A Rare Case Of Anorectal Tuberculosis In An Hiv-Positive Filipino Female
TP Guevarra
Endoscopy · 2021-03
Abstract
Aims This report aims to discuss a case of a 39-year old HIV positive Filipino female who presented with purulent anal discharges, painful anal swelling, and fistula-in-ano. It also aims to highlight the importance of including anorectal tuberculosis in the differential diagnoses of patients presenting with anal discharges and fistula-in-ano. Specifically, it aims to discuss the clinical manifestations, diagnosis and management of anorectal tuberculosis.
MeSH terms
- Medicine
- Tuberculosis
- Anal fistula
- Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
- Fistula
- Differential diagnosis
- Medical diagnosis
- Surgery
- Pediatrics
- Dermatology