Tuberculosis (TB) is a morbid infectious disorder that can involve multiple organ systems in
the body. Pulmonary infection is the commonest site, followed by the abdomen. Abdominal …

Background: Tuberculosis (TB) is common form of communicable disease in India.
Abdominal TB is one of the most common yet misdiagnosed forms of extrapulmonary TB. It is …

Tuberculosis (TB) is common in both underdeveloped and developing countries and, as a
result of HIV, is increasingly seen in the developed world also. The lungs are the most …

Appropriate classification of a disease is of importance to better understand the site, severity,
and prognosis of a disease. Also, it allows for meaningful comparisons between different …

Title: Clinical features of and diagnostic approaches for abdominal tuberculosis: 5-year
experience from a non- tuberculosis-des Page 1 Title: Clinical features of and diagnostic …

AIM: To evaluate the clinical, radiological and microbiological properties of abdominal
tuberculosis (TB) and to discuss methods needed to get the diagnosis. METHODS: Thirty …

Objective Reports suggest that the rates of tuberculosis (TB) continue to rise in the UK and
throughout the world. The spread of the disease is aided by poverty, overcrowding, co …

Abdominal tuberculosis (TB) can affect the gastrointestinal tract, the peritoneum, lymph
nodes of the small bowel mesentery or the solid viscera (eg liver, spleen, pancreas). The …

Abdominal tuberculosis constitute up to 12% of extrapulmonary TB and is sixth frequent site
of extrapulmonary involvement. The most common sites of involvement is the …

Abdominal tuberculosis (TB) may involve the gastrointestinal tract, peritoneum, lymph
nodes, or the visceral structures either alone or in any combination. Biopsy and …