Peritoneal tuberculosis mimicking ovarian cancer can be diagnosed by polymerase chain reaction: A case report

Yu Chi Wang; Jang Jih Lu; Chi Huang Chen; Yi Jen Peng; Mu Hsien Yu

doi:10.1016/j.ygyno.2005.01.052

Peritoneal tuberculosis mimicking ovarian cancer can be diagnosed by polymerase chain reaction: A case report

Yu Chi Wang, Jang Jih Lu, Chi Huang Chen, Yi Jen Peng, Mu Hsien Yu

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Abstract

Background. Confusion can result when a differential diagnosis includes peritoneal tuberculosis and ovarian cancer because of overlapping clinical and laboratory findings. Case. A 37-year-old woman presented with aggressive abdominal distension. At laparotomy, massive ascites was present accompanied by miliary deposits throughout the abdomen. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) conducted with ascites fluid produced DNA sequences compatible with tuberculosis. Conclusion. PCR can be a rapid and reliable method for identification of peritoneal tuberculosis; acceleration of the diagnostic decision-making process prevents exposure to unnecessary surgery and allows early initiation of anti-tuberculosis treatment.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	961-963
Number of pages	3
Journal	Gynecologic Oncology
Volume	97
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ygyno.2005.01.052
Publication status	Published - Jun 2005
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Ovarian cancer
PCR
Peritoneal tuberculosis
Polymerase chain reaction
TB

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Oncology
Obstetrics and Gynaecology

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