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Abdominal Tuberculosis: Pathogenesis, Clinical Features, and Diagnosis

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Tuberculosis

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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 TB can have a varied presentation and generally mimics malignancy in endemic areas. The diagnosis is established after a definitive biopsy. Recent advances in serology and biochemical parameters may aid in non-invasive diagnosis. However, significant overlap in the signs and symptoms of TB and malignancy makes invasive biopsy mandatory.

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Gupta, A. (2023). Abdominal Tuberculosis: Pathogenesis, Clinical Features, and Diagnosis. In: Rezaei, N. (eds) Tuberculosis. Integrated Science, vol 11. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-15955-8_39

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