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Tuberculosis mesenteric adenopathy and polyserositis.

M Olteanu¹, Mimi Niţu, Andreea Golli

¹Department of Pneumology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 2-4 Petru Rareş Street, Craiova, Romania. m78olteanu@yahoo.com

Romanian Journal of Morphology and Embryology = Revue Roumaine De Morphologie Et Embryologie

|November 29, 2012

Summary

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Tuberculosis (TB) of mesenteric adenopathy can mimic other abdominal conditions. This case highlights TB mesenteric adenopathy presenting as pelviperitonitis, requiring specific anti-TB treatment despite initial broad-spectrum antibiotics.

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Area of Science:

Gastroenterology
Infectious Diseases
Pathology

Background:

Pelviperitonitis is a severe abdominal condition often requiring surgical intervention.
Mesenteric adenopathy, inflammation of lymph nodes in the mesentery, can present with diverse symptoms.

Observation:

A 41-year-old female presented with symptoms of pelviperitonitis, including abdominal pain, diarrhea, fever, and chills.
Surgical exploration revealed suppurated and perforated mesenteric adenopathy.
Pathological examination of the adenopathy was suggestive of tuberculosis (TB).

Findings:

The patient was diagnosed with tuberculosis (TB) mesenteric adenopathy.
Despite appropriate anti-TB treatment, the patient developed fistulized right laterocervical adenopathy.
Bacteriological examination did not reveal resistant TB strains or atypical mycobacteria.

Implications:

Tuberculosis mesenteric adenopathy can present atypically, mimicking other intra-abdominal pathologies.
Early recognition and specific anti-TB treatment are crucial for managing this condition.
Further investigation may be needed for persistent or recurrent adenopathy despite standard treatment.