Postoperative granulomatous peritonitis mimicking abdominal tuberculosis. Issue 9 (25th July 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kasper, Philipp; Pütz, Katharina; Fünger, Sarah; Suárez, Isabelle; Jung, Norma; Alakus, Hakan; Bruns, Christiane; Rybniker, Jan
• Is Part Of: Clinical case reports. Volume 6:Issue 9(2018)
• Page Start: 1810
• Page End: 1814
• Publication Date: 2018-07-25
• Subjects: abdominal tuberculosis -- foreign material -- granulomatous peritonitis -- postoperative complication; Medicine -- Periodicals; 616.09
• DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.1724
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2050-0904

Abstract

Key Clinical Message: Granulomatous peritonitis represents a rare postoperative complication that should be considered as important differential diagnosis in all patients who present to the hospital with abdominal pain, abdominal tenderness, and fever after abdominal surgery. Clinical distinction from abdominal tuberculosis remains a diagnostic challenge and requires thorough histopathological and microbiological examination. Abstract : Granulomatous peritonitis represents a rare postoperative complication that should be considered as important differential diagnosis in all patients who present to the hospital with abdominal pain, abdominal tenderness, and fever after abdominal surgery. Clinical distinction from abdominal tuberculosis remains a diagnostic challenge and requires thorough histopathological and microbiological examination.