Co-existing neuroendocrine tumor and extrapulmonary tuberculosis: Diagnostic challenges

Eröz, Nesli; Çetinoğlu, Serenay; Taşar, Selin; AKSOY, BETÜL; Öncel, EDA; Baran, Maşallah; YILMAZ, DİLEK

doi:10.1016/j.ijtb.2026.05.005

Co-existing neuroendocrine tumor and extrapulmonary tuberculosis: Diagnostic challenges

Eröz N. A., Çetinoğlu S., Taşar S., AKSOY B., Öncel E., Baran M., ...Daha Fazla

Indian Journal of Tuberculosis, 2026 (Scopus)

Yayın Türü: Makale / Kısa Makale
Basım Tarihi: 2026
Doi Numarası: 10.1016/j.ijtb.2026.05.005
Dergi Adı: Indian Journal of Tuberculosis
Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Scopus, EMBASE, MEDLINE
Anahtar Kelimeler: Extra-pulmonary tuberculosis, Intestinal tuberculosis, Neuroendocrine tumors
Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

The prevalence of extra-pulmonary tuberculosis (EPT) is rising, often linked to HIV and other immunosuppressive conditions, with limited evidence connecting it to cancer. We present a unique case of a 12-year-old with gastrointestinal tuberculosis and a neuroendocrine tumor. Diagnostic challenges included appendiceal inflammation and confusing radiological findings. Histopathology confirmed granulomas and a neuroendocrine tumor grade 1.