title: Tuberculosis of the colon simulating carcinoma.
abstract: A case of tuberculosis mimicking carcinoma in the distal colon is reported. The difficulty in diagnosing a solitary tuberculous colonic lesion, a review of the literature, and a differential diagnosis are presented.
mesh_terms: D003108:Colonic Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D003110:Colonic Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D014385:Tuberculosis, Gastrointestinal / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*