Incidental Finding of Intraperitoneal Tuberculosis in a Patient Presenting with a Large Ovarian Mass. (9th September 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Green, Ayla; Elmasry, Samer; Ihalagama, Himali; Senaratne, Saman
• Other Names: Marra Alexandre R. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in infectious diseases. Volume 2018(2018)
• Publication Date: 2018-09-09
• Subjects: Communicable diseases -- Periodicals; Communicable diseases -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Communicable Diseases; Infectious Disease Medicine; Communicable diseases; Electronic journals; Periodicals; Case studies; Periodicals; 616.9
• DOI: 10.1155/2018/9805702
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6625

Abstract

Abstract : A 52-year-old postmenopausal female of Filipino heritage presented with a three-day history of increasing abdominal bloating, vomiting, and fever. A CT scan revealed a 22 cm ovarian mass and ascites. Her laboratory results were unremarkable except for CA-125 and CA-19.9 which were slightly elevated. Due to suspicion of ovarian neoplasm, she underwent a laparotomy where multiple inflammatory deposits were observed throughout the pelvis. Histology confirmed florid granulomatous inflammation with caseous necrosis, and peritoneal fluid culture was positive for tuberculosis. She was treated with standard antimycobacterial therapy and made an uneventful recovery.