title: Tuberculosis of the abdomen.
abstract: The diagnosis of abdominal TB is often difficult. A high index of suspicion is required, especially in the high-risk population. This article discusses the radiology of abdominal TB, stressing the importance of early diagnosis and treatment in order to obtain a favorable outcome.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina, USA.
authors.forename: R A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Leder
authors.forename: V H
authors.initials: VH
authors.lastname: Low
mesh_terms: D000005:Abdomen / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D000792:Angiography; D001707:Biopsy, Needle; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011860:Radiography, Abdominal; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014376:Tuberculosis / Q000175:diagnosis*; D014463:Ultrasonography; D014567:Urography