Peritoneal tuberculosis

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Peritoneal tuberculosis

Definition

  • 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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