Peritoneal tuberculosis mimicking advanced ovarian carcinoma: an important differential diagnosis to consider
2013
Background
Female patients who present with ascites, adnexal masses and elevated CA125 levels are typically presumed to have advanced ovarian carcinoma. This can lead to radical surgery with its associated morbidity. An important differential diagnosis to consider is tuberculous peritonitis which can present in a similar manner and responds well to medical treatment.
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