Open AccessPostoperative granulomatous peritonitis mimicking abdominal tuberculosis
Author(s) -
Kasper Philipp,
Pütz Katharina,
Fünger Sarah,
Suárez Isabelle,
Jung Norma,
Alakus Hakan,
Bruns Christiane,
Rybniker Jan
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.1724
Subject(s) - medicine , differential diagnosis , peritonitis , abdominal pain , tuberculosis , complication , abdominal tuberculosis , surgery , abdominal surgery , histopathological examination , radiology , pathology
Key Clinical Message Granulomatous peritonitis represents a rare postoperative complication that should be considered as important differential diagnosis in all patients who present to the hospital with abdominal pain, abdominal tenderness, and fever after abdominal surgery. Clinical distinction from abdominal tuberculosis remains a diagnostic challenge and requires thorough histopathological and microbiological examination.