Sequential Endoscopic Morphological Changes in Esophageal Tuberculosis

Internal Medicine 2026 Open access

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Authors: Kazuhiro Furukawa, Koji Sakamoto, Akira Ando, Hiroki Kawashima
DOI: 10.2169/internalmedicine.6594-25
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Abstract

A 38-year-old Bolivian man was referred for the evaluation of an esophageal subepithelial lesion discovered during a dysphagia workup.Esophagogastroduodenoscopy revealed a subepithelial tumor-like protrusion in the mid-thoracic esophagus with apical erosion, causing luminal narrowing (Picture 1A-C).Because the lesion exhibited no obvious epithelial abnormalities, a biopsy was not performed at the initial endoscopy, and endoscopic ultrasound-guided tissue acquisition (EUS-TA) was planned for histologic diagnosis.Computed tomography revealed a partially calcified subcari-

Fields of Study & Subjects

Diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis Esophageal and GI Pathology Medical Device Sterilization and Disinfection

Publication details

Journal / source
Internal Medicine
Volume
65
Issue
16
Pages
2295–2297
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN