- Journal of Experimental and Clinical Medicine
- Vol: 30 Issue: 1
- A case of esophageal tuberculosis diagnosed by polymerase chain reaction
A case of esophageal tuberculosis diagnosed by polymerase chain reaction
Authors : Yasemin Büyükkarabacak, Aysen Şengül, Tülin Yetim, Keramettin Yanik, Ahmet Başoğlu
Pages : 85-87
Doi:10.5835/jecm.omu.30.01.020
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Publication Date : 2013-03-26
Article Type : Research
Abstract :A 72-year-old female patient was admitted to the university hospital for dysphagia, retrosternal pain and weight loss. M.Tuberculosis DNA was identified in the fresh biopsy specimens by polimerase chain reaction (PCR) in a short time. She was diagnosed with esophageal tuberculosis and antituberculous treatment regimen was started. The symptoms diminished in two months. We would like to present an esophageal tuberculosis case diagnosed by PCR in fresh biopsy specimens.Keywords : Esophagus, Fast diagnosis, Fresh biopsy specimen, Tuberculosis, Polymerase chain reaction