Tuberculous pyloric stenosis.

Br J Surg

Published: January 1981

A case of pyloric stenosis, caused by abdominal tuberculosis and presenting as an inoperable neoplasm in a member of the indigenous population of the British Isles, is reported. The need for histological confirmation of suspected inoperable malignant tumours is stressed. The pathogenesis and management of the condition are discussed.

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