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Ascendin Colon.

The diagnosis of colonic tuberculosis requires a high index
of suspicion. In cases where the information available does not reveal a definite differentiation between colonic
tuberculosis and Crohn's disease.

Intestinal tuberculosis is a rare disease in western
countries, affecting mainly immigrants and
immunocompromised patients. Intestinal tuberculosis is a
diagnostic challenge, especially when active pulmonary
infection is absent. It may mimic many other abdominal
diseases.