Pseudotumoral pelviperitoneal tuberculosis mimicking ovarian cancer: A case report

Autor: Zakhama Mejda, Limam Rihab, Baklouti Raoua, Bellalah Ahlem, Guediche Arwa, Gaied Sofiene, Jemni Imen, Ben Chaabene Nabil, Zrig Ahmed, Loghmari Mohamed Hichem, Safer Leila
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2024
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Zdroj: SAGE Open Medical Case Reports, Vol 12 (2024)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2050-313X
2050313X
DOI: 10.1177/2050313X241281275
Popis: Tuberculosis is a rare but treatable infectious disease that continues to pose a significant health issue in regions with high prevalence. Its abdominopelvic localization can mimic advanced ovarian cancer, leading to diagnostic challenges. This report describes the case of a 33-year-old woman who was admitted to the gastroenterology unit with ascites, peritoneal thickening, and an ovarian mass on imaging. The diagnosis of abdominopelvic and peritoneal tuberculosis was confirmed after laparoscopy. The patient underwent antitubercular chemotherapy and showed clinical improvement.
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