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Coeliac lymph node abscess: A case report of a rare manifestation of extrapulmonary tuberculosis

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Tuberculosis is a leading cause of death worldwide, especially in developing countries. It can affect any site in the body and have a myriad of presentations making diagnosis challenging. Tuberculous lymphadenitis in the abdomen is rare. We present a case of a 42-year-old man who presented with non-specific abdominal symptoms and was found to have an intraabdominal abscess on computed tomography scan of the abdomen. Endoscopic ultrasound-guided aspiration was performed, and tuberculosis was confirmed. This case highlights the importance of having a high clinical suspicion of tuberculosis even with vague symptoms in tuberculosis endemic countries. This would prevent unnecessary surgery as tuberculosis is responsive to anti-tuberculosis drugs.

Source: SAGE Open Medical Case Reports

DOI: 10.1177/2050313x241229640

Authors: Asitha Goonetilleke, Malith Nandasena, Nilesh Fernandopulle, Anne Thushara Matthias

Institutions: University of Sri Jayewardenepura, University of Colombo

Language: English

Topic: Diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis

Subfield: Infectious Diseases

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,000