Smiles S, Stante C, Ruda M, Magnanelli V, Palmieri FI, Cheistwer A, Mirón L, Neyro S. Abdominal tuberculosis in pediatrics: A case report.
ARCH ARGENT PEDIATR 2024;
122:e202310049. [PMID:
37725752 DOI:
10.5546/aap.2023-10049.eng]
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Abstract
Tuberculosis is an infectious disease which most commonly compromises the respiratory system, whereas abdominal involvement is rare, thus its diagnosis is a challenge. The clinical manifestations of abdominal tuberculosis as well as its physical examination findings are usually non-specific and, frequently, similar to those of other diseases, so it is critical to consider abdominal tuberculosis among the differential diagnoses. Here we report the clinical case of a 15-year-old male patient hospitalized for a prolonged febrile syndrome associated with abdominal pain, diarrhea, night sweats, and weight loss.
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