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Pathology Small and Large Intestines a7f6cc78

Most common site of tuberculosis in gastrointestinal tract is -

A
Stomach
B
Small intestine
C
Rectum
D
Ileocecal junction
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'd' i.e., Ileocecal junction Tubercular ulcero The ileocecal region is the most common site of involvememt; i.e. ileocecal tuberculosis. Intestinal TB is divided into three typesUlcerative form : It is the most common form. It is characterized by multiple superficial ulcers placed transversly along ileum.Hypertrophic form : There is thickening of bowel wall with scarring, fibrosis and narrowing of lumen.Ulcerohypertrophic form : It has combination of features of both ulcerative and hypertrophic forms.o In contrast to typhoid ulcer, stricture is common in Tubercular ulcer.

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