Genital and peritoneal tuberculosis: potential role of laparoscopy in diagnosis and management.
J Am Assoc Gynecol Laparosc
; 11(2): 269-72, 2004 May.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-15200789
ABSTRACT
Genital and peritoneal tuberculosis are rare in developed countries and can mimic ovarian cancer. We report two different cases that came to our attention, both in a month. The first patient was referred to us for an asymptomatic pelvic mass. The second patient came to us because of weight loss, abdominal swelling, and ascites. Unfortunately, the imaging findings were misleading, and the laboratory analyses were not helpful. Only the laparoscopic approach was useful for final diagnosis. We conclude that the symptoms of abdominal tuberculosis vary greatly, and laparoscopy can be essential for its diagnosis and management.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Tuberculosis, Female Genital
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Peritonitis, Tuberculous
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Laparoscopy
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
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Observational_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limits:
Aged
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Aged80
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Female
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Humans
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Middle aged
Language:
En
Journal:
J Am Assoc Gynecol Laparosc
Journal subject:
GINECOLOGIA
Year:
2004
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Italy