Description

Tuberculous enterocolitis is a rare form of intestinal tuberculosis that affects the enteric and colonic regions of the gastrointestinal tract. It is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis and can lead to symptoms such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, and malabsorption.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that the term may be confused with other forms of enterocolitis, such as those caused by bacterial infections. It is important to maintain a formal register and avoid colloquial terms. Common variants may include 'enterocolitis por tuberculosis', but the preferred term is 'enterocolitis tuberculosa'.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was diagnosed with tuberculous enterocolitis after presenting with severe gastrointestinal symptoms.

ES: El paciente fue diagnosticado con enterocolitis tuberculosa después de presentar síntomas gastrointestinales severos.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing with 'enteritis'; mixing up with non-tuberculous enterocolitis; mispronouncing 'tuberculosa' as 'tuberculoso'.