[Tuberculosis of the transverse colon. Apropos of 2 cases]. / La tuberculose du côlon transverse. A propos de deux observations.

The authors report two cases of primitive tuberculosis of the transverse colon. Its rare occurrence and the importance of endoscopy are pointed out. A therapeutic test is often justified. Surgery is needed in case of acute complications or stenosis, and when a malignant lesion cannot be ruled out.