Abdominal tuberculosis presenting as abdominal mass

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Case Report

Author Details : Vishal Jhanwar, Surya Kant, Rohit Pathak

Volume : 1, Issue : 4, Year : 2016

Article Page : 113-115

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Abstract

Abdominal tuberculosis (TB) is one of the most common forms of extra-pulmonary TB. Abdominal tuberculosis is a diagnostic challenge. This condition is regarded as a great mimicker of other abdominal pathologies. Early diagnosis and initiation of anti-tubercular therapy and surgical treatment are essential to prevent morbidity and mortality. Surgery is required in minority of cases as most of the patient respond well to the anti-tubercular treatment.  Imaging plays an important role in diagnosis and treatment of these patients. Our patient was a 53-year-old female who presented with complaints of abdominal pain, vomiting, loss of appetite and loss of weight. On ultrasound whole abdomen, thickened ileo-caecal junction with cystic lesion was found. Patient was treated with 6 months of anti-tubercular treatment and she responded well to treatment.

Keywords: Abdominal Mass; Anti Tubercular Therapy; Extrapulmonary Tuberculosis; Mantoux Test; Ultrasonography

How to cite : Jhanwar V, Kant S, Pathak R, Abdominal tuberculosis presenting as abdominal mass. IP Indian J Immunol Respir Med 2016;1(4):113-115

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