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  • Radiology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Abdominal Imaging

Background:

  • Intraperitoneal tuberculous abscess (IPTA) is a rare manifestation of tuberculosis.
  • Diagnosis can be challenging due to varied clinical presentations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the computed tomography (CT) features of intraperitoneal tuberculous abscess (IPTA).

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 8 patients with pathologically confirmed IPTA.
  • Evaluation of clinical symptoms, medical images (CT), and surgical findings.
  • Assessment of involvement of intestine, peritoneum, viscera, and lymph nodes.

Main Results:

  • All IPTAs appeared as multiseptated, peripherally enhanced, hypodense masses with enlarged, rim-enhanced lymph nodes.
  • CT demonstrated two types: lymph node fusion and encapsulation.
  • Associated findings included ascites, peritonitis, mesenteritis, and involvement of abdominal organs and lymph nodes.

Conclusions:

  • Computed tomography (CT) is essential for detecting and characterizing IPTA.
  • Specific CT findings are vital for accurate diagnosis of intraperitoneal tuberculous abscess.