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Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Gastroenterology
  • Abdominal Medicine

Background:

  • Peritoneal tuberculosis (TB) is an uncommon manifestation of Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection.
  • It is rarely seen in developed countries, particularly in patients lacking immunosuppression.
  • Immigrants from high TB burden regions may present with atypical TB forms.

Observation:

  • A patient presented with abdominal pain, constipation, and ascites.
  • Diagnostic laparoscopy with peritoneal biopsy confirmed peritoneal TB.
  • The patient was an immigrant from a high TB prevalence country but had no other identified risk factors.

Findings:

  • The diagnosis of peritoneal tuberculosis was established through laparoscopic biopsy.
  • The patient responded well to standard anti-TB therapy.
  • This case underscores peritoneal TB in an immunocompetent immigrant without typical risk factors.

Implications:

  • Clinicians should consider peritoneal TB in immigrants presenting with ascites, even without immunosuppression.
  • Early diagnosis and treatment of peritoneal TB are crucial for favorable outcomes.
  • This case expands the understanding of peritoneal TB presentation in diverse populations.