Peritoneal tuberculosis

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Infection of the peritoneal space by Mycobacterium tuberculosis

Epidemiology

Most common intra-abdominal form of tuberculosis

Presentation

Ascities
Fevers
Weight loss
"Doughy" abdomen is a late presentation

Investigations

Paracentesis
- Lymphocytic

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