Esophageal Tuberculosis: A Systematic Review.

Involvement of esophagus with tuberculous infection is a rare form of extrapulmonary tuberculosis. Secondary esophageal tuberculosis is much more common than primary TB. The most common source of secondary esophageal involvement is tuberculous mediastinal lymphadenitis.

Submandibular Gland Tuberculosis: A Literature Review and Update.

Submandibular salivary gland is an uncommon and unusual site for tuberculosis. It is a rare extrapulmonary manifestation of a common infection caused by Mycobacterium tubercle bacillus. Submandibular gland TB can be due to primary or secondary infection.

A Retrospective Cohort Study of Major Salivary Gland Tuberculosis: Our 13 Year Experience.

The tuberculous infection of major salivary glands is rare because they are relatively resistant to tubercle bacilli. The aim of this study is to present our 13 year experience on major salivary gland tuberculosis. The clinical, histopathological, microbiological and imaging records of 9 cases of major salivary gland tuberculosis were reviewed retrospectively.

Rectal tuberculosis: A systematic review.

Rectal tuberculosis is an uncommon entity. It has unique epidemiological features, specific medical treatment and surgery is rarely indicated. The first case of rectal tuberculosis was reported in 1957.