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= Peritoneal tuberculosis = |
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== Definition == |
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*[[Ascites]], [[fever]], and [[weight loss]] in a patient with [[Tuberculosis#Risk Factors|risk factors for tuberculosis]] |
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* Ascities |
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* Fevers |
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* Weight loss |
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[[Category:Tuberculosis]] |
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[[Category:Intra-abdominal infections]] |
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Latest revision as of 14:08, 2 August 2020
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
