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Tuberculosis that involves any region of the gastrointestinal tract, mostly in the distal ileum and the cecum. In most cases, mycobacterium tuberculosis is the pathogen. Clinical features include abdominal pain; fever; and palpable mass in the ileocecal area.
Biomarker and diagnostic research for gastrointestinal tuberculosis has been reported in the published literature.
No clinical trials have been registered for gastrointestinal tuberculosis.
43 publications have been identified in PubMed for gastrointestinal tuberculosis. Research spans Case Report / Case Series (65%), Review / Meta-Analysis (9%), and Other (7%).
Research Type | Count | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
Patient case studies | 28 | 65% |
Data assembled from 2 of 12 sources · Last updated Nov 2, 2026, 5:07 PM UTC
4 |
9% |
Other research | 3 | 7% |
Testing and diagnosis research | 3 | 7% |
Disease patterns and progression | 3 | 7% |
Laboratory research | 2 | 5% |
Yadav N (2026). [PMID: 41696435](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41696435/). *EXCLI journal*. [Case Report / Case Series]
Harmon RL (2026). [PMID: 41732652](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41732652/). *Cureus*. [Case Report / Case Series]
Ranjan MK (2026). [PMID: 41497079](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41497079/). *Annals of medicine and surgery (2012)*. [Case Report / Case Series]
Weeranawin P (2026). [PMID: 41496504](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41496504/). *Intestinal research*. [Case Report / Case Series]
Alsaeed M (2026). [PMID: 41894627](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41894627/). *Int J Mycobacteriol*. [Epidemiology / Natural History]
Das P (2026). [PMID: 41965448](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41965448/). *Indian J Gastroenterol*. [Basic Science / Preclinical]
Chen HM (2026). [PMID: 42049014](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42049014/). *Am J Trop Med Hyg*. [Case Report / Case Series]
Day JM (2026). [PMID: 42083694](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42083694/). *Cureus*. [Case Report / Case Series]
Shen M (2026). [PMID: 42211622](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42211622/). *Cureus*. [Case Report / Case Series]
Karanja-Chege C (2026). [PMID: 42180169](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42180169/). *J Hum Immun*. [Case Report / Case Series]
AI-curated news mentioning gastrointestinal tuberculosis
Updated Oct 16, 2026
A case study highlights the diagnostic value of middle ear biopsy in identifying concurrent middle ear and vertebral tuberculosis caused by Mycobacterium africanum in an immunocompetent young adult. This research contributes to understanding rare tuberculosis presentations in low-incidence settings.
The CDC announces a public meeting of the Advisory Council for the Elimination of Tuberculosis, allowing for public comments. This meeting is limited to 1,000 audio and web conference lines.
The CDC is soliciting nominations for the Advisory Council for the Elimination of Tuberculosis, which will consist of 10 experts in relevant fields. This initiative aims to enhance public health strategies against tuberculosis.
A recent study highlights diagnostic challenges in two cases of unusual manifestations of chest wall tuberculosis in a low-incidence country. The findings underscore the need for heightened awareness and improved diagnostic strategies for rare presentations of this disease.
A case report details isolated prostatic tuberculosis occurring alongside benign prostatic hyperplasia. This finding may provide insights into the complexities of diagnosing and treating coexisting conditions in patients.