Publication Name	World Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery
Manuscript ID	115137
Country	China

Category	Surgery
Manuscript Type	Case Report
Article Title	Splenic tuberculous mass following anti-tuberculosis therapy was misdiagnosed as a splenic tumor: A case report
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Zhuo-Kai Li, Kun Zhang, Heng-Li Zhang, Xin-Liang Lv, Jing-Qiang Guo and Wei Tan
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Corresponding Author	Kun Zhang, Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Lishui Municipal Central Hospital, No. 289 Kuocang Road, Lishui 323000, Zhejiang Province, China. zhangkun836@163.com
Key Words	Splenic tuberculosis; Splenectomy; Tuberculosis; Pathological diagnosis; Case report
Core Tip	Although rare, splenic tuberculosis should be considered for patients with risk factors for tuberculosis or a relevant history. A high index of suspicion should be maintained for splenic masses with an unclear diagnosis to avoid missed diagnosis of splenic tuberculosis. When necessary, percutaneous needle biopsy may be performed to confirm the diagnosis, thereby avoiding unnecessary surgical intervention. Alternatively, after thorough evaluation, partial splenectomy may be considered to preserve spleen function.
Citation	Li ZK, Zhang K, Zhang HL, Lv XL, Guo JQ, Tan W. Splenic tuberculous mass following anti-tuberculosis therapy was misdiagnosed as a splenic tumor: A case report. World J Gastrointest Surg 2026; In press

Received	2025-10-16 15:10
Peer-Review Started	2025-10-16 15:10
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2025-11-04 07:30
Return for Revision	2025-11-04 07:30
Revised	2025-11-14 01:59
Publication Fee Transferred	2025-11-23 11:26
Second Decision by Editor	2026-01-12 02:45
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-01-12 05:59
Articles in Press	2026-01-12 05:59
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