Atypical tuberculous peritonitis presenting as a peritoneal pseudocyst in an immunocompetent adult: insights from a case and literature review

Abstract Background Tuberculous peritonitis often presents with nonspecific symptoms that can lead to diagnostic challenges, particularly when manifesting as peritoneal pseudocysts. This study highlights the clinical complexity and diagnostic approach of tuberculous peritonitis presented as a pseudo...

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Published in:	BMC Infectious Diseases
Main Authors:	Jimmy Balibanga Minani, Wani Bisimwa, Fabrice Cikomola Gulimwentuga, Aline Bedha, Ghislain Maheshe Balemba, Guy-Quesney Mateso Mbale, David Lupande Mwenebitu, Pierrot Mulumeoderhwa Kahasha, Marius Baguma, Pacifique Mwene-batu, Patrick DMC Katoto, Tony Akilimali Shindano
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2024-09-01
Subjects:	Pseudocysts Tuberculous peritonitis Extrapulmonary Tuberculosis Diagnosis challenge Ventriculoperitoneal shunt Democratic Republic of the Congo
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-024-09955-0