Peritoneal tuberculosis
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Background
- Infection of the peritoneal space by Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Epidemiology
- Most common intra-abdominal form of tuberculosis
Presentation
- Ascites, fever, and weight loss in a patient with risk factors for tuberculosis
- "Doughy" abdomen is a late presentation
Investigations
- Paracentesis
- Lymphocytic
