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Uncommon, seen where tuberculosis still occurs
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Infection originates from-
- Lymph nodes, ileo-caecal, pyosalpinx, haematogenous
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Abdominal pain (90%), fever & loss of wt. (60%), ascites (60%), night sweats, abdominal mass
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Diagnosis:
- Tuberculin test,
- Mycobacterium in ascitic fluid,
- Biopsy- tubercle /caseating area (laparoscopy)
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Treatment:
- Anti-tuberculous therapy
- Surgery: Diagnosis/complications
