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CASE 147

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History: A 41-year-old Malaysian man presents with fever.

1. What should be included in the differential diagnosis of the imaging finding showing an abnormal cecum in Figure A? (Choose all that apply.)

A. Carcinoma

B. Tuberculosis

C. Crohn’s disease

D. Epiploic appendagitis

E. Undistended normal bowel

2. What is the most common site of involvement of abdominal tuberculosis?

A. Ileocecal region

B. Lymph nodes

C. Peritoneum

D. Stomach

3. Which statement regarding tuberculosis of the gastrointestinal tract is true?

A. Esophageal involvement usually occurs secondary to traction from the pulmonary apical sites of fibrosis.

B. Tuberculosis of the small bowel apart from the terminal ileum most frequently involves the duodenum.

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