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A Rare Cause of Ascites-Disseminated TB with Peritonitis in a Middle-Aged Female.

Sahathevan VithoosanPonnudurai ShanjeebanJoseph Philip AnpalahanParamarajan PiranavanHarindra KarunatilakeAnanda Jayanaga
Published in: Case reports in gastrointestinal medicine (2019)
TB peritonitis due to disseminated TB should be considered in the differential diagnosis of disproportionate ascites. Even though the diagnosis is difficult, diagnostic laparoscopy and biopsy is very helpful. It is important to have an early diagnosis since delay in treatment can be detrimental in most cases.
Keyphrases
  • mycobacterium tuberculosis
  • middle aged
  • cell free
  • ultrasound guided
  • robot assisted
  • replacement therapy
  • minimally invasive