Tuberculosis of the abdomen.
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.
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Department of Radiology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina, USA.
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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