Most common site of tuberculosis in gastrointestinal tract is ?
Ans. is 'd' i.e., Ileocecal junction Tubercular ulcer The ileocecal region is the most common site of involvememt; i.e. ileocecal tuberculosis. Intestinal TB is divided into three types :? Ulcerative form : It is the most common form. It is characterized by multiple superficial ulcers placed transversly along ileum. Hyperophic form : There is thickening of bowel wall with scarring, fibrosis and narrowing of lumen. Ulcerohyperophic form : It has combination of features of both ulcerative and hyperophic forms. In contrast to typhoid ulcer, stricture is common in Tubercular ulcer.
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Ileocecal junction