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[Abdominal tuberculosis: deceptive and still encountered].

A Balian1, I de Pinieux, D Belloula

  • 1Service d'Hépato-Gastroentérologie, Hôpital Antoine Béclère, Clamart. axel.balian@abc.ap-hop-paris.fr

Presse Medicale (Paris, France : 1983)
|June 22, 2000
PubMed
Summary

Abdominal tuberculosis can mimic other conditions, making diagnosis challenging. Non-invasive tests like PCR and adenosine deaminase levels aid in early detection, reserving surgery for complicated cases.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Extrapulmonary tuberculosis, including abdominal tuberculosis, is rising.
  • Abdominal tuberculosis presents diagnostic challenges, often mimicking gastrointestinal disorders.
  • Preoperative diagnosis of abdominal tuberculosis remains difficult.

Observation:

  • Presents three cases of abdominal tuberculosis in immunocompetent individuals.
  • Case 1: Ileocecal mass simulating cancer.
  • Case 2: Fever, ileocecal mass, and ascites suggesting appendiceal peritonitis.
  • Case 3: Ascites, ovarian mass, and elevated CA 125 mimicking ovarian cancer.

Findings:

  • Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is recommended when standard investigations fail.

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  • Adenosine deaminase (ADA) in ascitic fluid offers an easy and reliable diagnostic method for tuberculous ascites.
  • Non-invasive diagnostic procedures are crucial for accurate diagnosis.

    • Implications:

    • Early diagnosis of abdominal tuberculosis can be achieved through non-invasive methods.
    • Surgery should be reserved for complicated cases of abdominal tuberculosis.
    • Improved diagnostic strategies can prevent unnecessary surgical interventions.