title: Pelvic tuberculosis mimicking malignant ovarian tumour.
abstract: Two cases of pelvic tuberculosis with markedly raised serum CA 125 levels and initially suspected of ovarian carcinoma are presented. Tuberculosis is highly prevalent in developing world and should be considered in the diagnosis of pelvic mass, ascites and elevated serum CA 125 levels.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Ziauddin Medical University Hospital, Karachi. afshank@cyber.net.pk
authors.forename: Anjum
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Afshan
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000995:Antitubercular Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010051:Ovarian Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis*; D014395:Peritonitis, Tuberculous / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy
chemical_list: D000995:Antitubercular Agents