Tuberculosis, Gastrointestinal

**Definition:** 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.

**Tree numbers:** - C01.150.252.410.040.552.846.617.350 - C06.405.874

**Synonyms:** - Gastrointestinal Tuberculosis