Presentation
Weight loss, low grade fever. Lab - ESR - 100. Mantoux test induration - 20 mm - Positive.
Patient Data
Age: 13 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Abdominal tuberculosis
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Ascites, peritoneal thickening and omental nodes.
Case Discussion
Ascites, peritoneal thickening and omental nodes favor possibility of abdominal tuberculosis in view of history and laboratory findings.
Presumed tuberculosis. No follow up.