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Abdominal tuberculosis

Case contributed by: Dr Maulik S Patel

Presentation:

M 13 yrs. Weight loss, low grade fever. ESR - 100. Mantoux test induration - 20 mm - Positive.

Patient Data:

Age: 13
Gender: Male
Race: Indian/Pakistani
From the case: Abdominal tuberculosis
Modality: Ultrasound

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  • <p>Abdominal tuberculosis</p>

Abdominal tuberculosis

Case Discussion:

Ascites, peritoneal thickening and omental nodes favour possibility of abdominal tuberculosis in view of history and laboratory findings.

Presumed tuberculosis. No follow up.

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