Stercoral Peritonitis Revealing Abdominal Tuberculosis in an Infant: A Case Report
S. Kirami, A. Hebbezni, H. Dahman, H. C. Ahmanna, B. Zouita, D. Basraoui, H. Jalal
Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports · 2024-04
Abstract
While relatively uncommon in children, abdominal tuberculosis should be considered in the presence of an insidious symptomatology marked by prolonged fever and gastrointestinal disturbances. Ultrasound or CT imaging can assist in guiding diagnosis and prelevements. histopathological confirmation is usually required to establish a definitive diagnosis.
MeSH terms
- Peritonitis
- Abdominal tuberculosis
- Medicine
- Tuberculosis
- General surgery