Pseudotumoral pelviperitoneal tuberculosis mimicking ovarian cancer: A case report.

Authors :: Mejda Z
Rihab L
Raoua B
Ahlem B
Arwa G
Sofiene G
Imen J
Nabil BC
Ahmed Z
Mohamed Hichem L
Leila S
Source :: SAGE open medical case reports [SAGE Open Med Case Rep] 2024 Sep 08; Vol. 12, pp. 2050313X241281275. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Sep 08 (Print Publication: 2024).
Publication Year :: 2024
Abstract: Tuberculosis is a rare but treatable infectious disease that continues to pose a significant health issue in regions with high prevalence. Its abdominopelvic localization can mimic advanced ovarian cancer, leading to diagnostic challenges. This report describes the case of a 33-year-old woman who was admitted to the gastroenterology unit with ascites, peritoneal thickening, and an ovarian mass on imaging. The diagnosis of abdominopelvic and peritoneal tuberculosis was confirmed after laparoscopy. The patient underwent antitubercular chemotherapy and showed clinical improvement.<br />Competing Interests: The author(s) declared no potential conflicts of interest with respect to the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article.<br /> (© The Author(s) 2024.)

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