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Great masquerader.

Authors :
Wang, Yijiao
Goodwin, Bernadette
Source :
ANZ Journal of Surgery. May2023, Vol. 93 Issue 5, p1384-1385. 2p.
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

The most common site of infection is the lung.[1] New Zealand is classified as a low TB incidence country with ~300 new cases diagnosed per year.[2] Intra-abdominal TB is notorious for non-specific presentation without the classic B-symptoms of fevers, night sweats and weight loss. We present a 59 years-old female patient with a 5 days history of generalized abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting, anorexia and fevers. Gastroduodenal TB is uncommon, accounting for ~1-6% of all abdominal TB.[[3]] Common presenting symptoms are abdominal pain, distension, nausea and vomiting and diarrhoea. [Extracted from the article]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
14451433
Volume :
93
Issue :
5
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
ANZ Journal of Surgery
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
163911851
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/ans.18189