Tuberculous peritonitis

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A form of peritonitis seen in patients with tuberculosis, characterized by lesion either as a miliary form or as a pelvic mass on the peritoneal surfaces. Most patients have ascites, abdominal swelling, abdominal pain, and other systemic symptoms such as fever; weight loss; and anemia.
Aliases
  • Mycobacterium tuberculosis caused peritonitis
  • Mycobacterium tuberculosis peritonitis
  • Peritonitis, Tuberculous
  • tuberculous peritonitis