Tuberculous peritonitis masquerading as carcinomatosis.

Area of Science:

• Infectious Diseases
• Microbiology
• Clinical Medicine

Background:

• Tuberculous peritonitis often presents with vague symptoms, complicating diagnosis.
• It can be mistaken for peritoneal carcinomatosis, delaying appropriate management.

Purpose of the Study:

• To highlight the diagnostic challenges of tuberculous peritonitis.
• To emphasize the importance of identifying Mycobacterium tuberculosis for targeted therapy.

Main Methods:

• Case report presentation.
• Clinical suspicion and microbiological identification of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex.

Main Results:

• The case illustrates tuberculous peritonitis mimicking carcinomatosis.
• Successful identification of the causative bacterial isolates was achieved.

Conclusions:

• High clinical suspicion is vital for diagnosing tuberculous peritonitis.
• Accurate identification and susceptibility testing of Mycobacterium tuberculosis are crucial for selecting effective treatment regimens.