TB Research

Intraperitoneal tuberculosis abscess: A rare form of tuberculosis

Kaoutar Imrani, Zakia El Youssfi, M. Acharki, Abdelkader Belkouchi, Nabil Moatassim Billah, Ittimade Nassar

Radiology Case Reports · 2023-04

Abstract

Tuberculosis is related to high rate of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Extra-pulmonary forms are increasing in incidence. The diagnosis of extrapulmonary locations, especially abdominal, is often difficult because the clinical and biological signs are not specific, leading to a delay in diagnosis and treatment. The intraperitoneal tuberculosis abscess is a particular radio-clinical entity, due to its atypical and confusing symptomatology. We report the case of a 36-year-old female patient who had a peritoneal tuberculosis abscess manifested by diffuse abdominal pain in a febrile context.

MeSH terms

  • Medicine
  • Tuberculosis
  • Abscess
  • Abdominal pain
  • Context (archaeology)
  • Extrapulmonary tuberculosis
  • Abdominal tuberculosis
  • Incidence (geometry)
  • Surgery
  • Mortality rate
  • Pulmonary tuberculosis
  • Radiology