Pelvic tuberculosis mimicking signs of abdominopelvic malignancy.
We discuss the clinical presentation and consequences of pelvic tuberculosis in the context of 3 cases having developed typical signs and symptoms of ascites and abdominal mass. These cases are reported to emphasize the difficulty of early diagnosis and treatment of the disease.
Ozalp
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine, Eskişehir, Turkey.
Yalcin
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Tanir
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Kabukcuoglu
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Akcay
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D000008:Abdominal Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis*; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000995:Antitubercular Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001201:Ascites / Q000503:physiopathology; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007044:Hysterectomy; D014395:Peritonitis, Tuberculous / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology*; D014599:Uterus / Q000503:physiopathology*
D000995:Antitubercular Agents