Giugno 2009 - Volume XXVIII - numero 6
Pagine elettroniche ; Caso Contributivo
Dipartimento di Pediatria, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria “Ospedali Riuniti”, Ancona
Indirizzo per corrispondenza: debenedictis@ao-salesi.marche.it
Key words: Abdominal tuberculosis, Extra-pulmonary, Diagnosis
We report a case of abdominal tubercolosis. The unspecific picture of abdominal tuberculosis presents challenges in the diagnosis of this increasingly common disease. A high index of suspicion is an important factor in early diagnosis. After diagnosis has been established, prompt initiation of treatment helps prevent morbidity and mortality.
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