Abdominal tuberculosis masquerading as ovarian tumor: a case series
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https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20252351Keywords:
Abdominal tuberculosis, Ovarian tumor, CA 125, Extra pulmonary tuberculosisAbstract
Tuberculosis (TB) is a major health problem in developing countries. Abdominal TB accounts for 6%-13% cases of extra pulmonary TB. The diagnosis of abdominal TB poses a major diagnostic challenge due to its non-specific presenting symptoms. Abdominal TB mimics ovarian cancers in terms of clinical presentation, laboratory and radiological findings such as abdominal distension, ascites and raised CA 125 levels. Hence, in such cases a thorough and planned diagnostic approach becomes essential so that timely diagnosis can be made and unnecessary surgical or oncological intervention burden is avoided.
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