Tuberculous abdominal cocoon mimicking peritoneal carcinomatosis

ConclusionPreoperative diagnosis of tuberculous abdominal cocoon is a true challenge. Early diagnostic peritoneal biopsy should be recommended and surgery is usually unnecessary if definitive diagnosis can be made.

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Source: Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control - June 18, 2019 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research