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Endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration (EUS-FNA) was performed, and finally confirmed by pathology as gastric body tuberculosis.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>For patients with perigastric tuberculous lesions, regular follow-up with CT scan is crucial. 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