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Abdominal tuberculosis in Cairo, Egypt

R G Hibbs1, M Kamal, Z Farid

  • 1US Naval Medical Research Unit No. 3, Cairo, Egypt.

Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
|May 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary

Abdominal tuberculosis is common in young adults, presenting with fever, weight loss, and abdominal pain. Diagnosis often requires imaging and biopsy, though presumptive treatment is sometimes necessary.

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Area of Science:

  • Internal Medicine
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Gastroenterology

Background:

  • Abdominal tuberculosis (TB) poses diagnostic challenges, particularly in endemic areas.
  • Early and accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective management and preventing complications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the clinical presentation, diagnostic methods, and outcomes of abdominal tuberculosis patients.
  • To highlight the utility of various diagnostic modalities in identifying abdominal TB.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective case series of 22 abdominal tuberculosis patients.
  • Analysis of clinical symptoms, physical findings, laboratory results, imaging (ultrasonography/CT), and histopathological data.
  • Evaluation of diagnostic yield from biopsies and excretions, and response to empirical therapy.

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Main Results:

  • The study included 22 patients (mean age 21.5 years, 77% female) with abdominal TB.
  • Common symptoms included fever, malaise, abdominal pain (64%), and weight loss (82%).
  • Abdominal imaging (91%) revealed adenopathy, while anemia and elevated ESR were universal. Diagnosis was confirmed via biopsy in 10 patients, laboratory examination in 4, and presumptive diagnosis in 8.

Conclusions:

  • Abdominal tuberculosis predominantly affects young adults and presents with non-specific symptoms and signs.
  • Imaging modalities like ultrasonography and CT are highly sensitive for detecting abdominal TB findings, especially adenopathy.
  • Diagnosis often relies on histopathological confirmation from biopsies, with a significant proportion requiring presumptive treatment based on clinical response.