Abdominal TB
Husam saad dawod
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DEFINITION
• Abdominal TB is one of the form of TB which
affect the gastrointestinal system of the body
specifically . It is affects the peritoneum , the
abdominal lymph nodes , and some rare cases
the kidney , liver and the pancereas
RISK FACTORS AND CAUSES:
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HIV infection
Diabetes mellitus
Treatment with TNF agent
Peritoneal dialysis
Cirrhosis
Family history
Underlying malignancy
TYPES
• Ascitic
• Obstructive
• Glandular
CLINICAL FEACTURES
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Abdominal pain
Diarrhea
Fever
Weight loss
Night sweats
Fistula
Fatigue
Bowel obstruction
Malabsorption
Abdominal distentsion
DIAGNOSTIC
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Blood test
Tb test
Biopsy
Radiographs
Colonoscopy
Endoscopy
TREATMENT
• RNTCP category I treatment for 6 months
2(HREZ)3 + 4(HR)
• RNTCP category I treatment for 9 months
2(HREZ)3 + 4(HR)
• Surgical treatment