Retrospective study of Abdominal Tuberculosis cases in Tertiary care center in Mumbai

Dr. Prashant Dinkar Pawar; Dr. VN Shrikhande; Dr. Pavan Sable; Dr. Milind Ubale

Volume : VI, Issue : X, October - 2017

Retrospective study of Abdominal Tuberculosis cases in Tertiary care center in Mumbai

Dr. Prashant Dinkar Pawar, Dr. Vn Shrikhande, Dr. Pavan Sable, Dr. Milind Ubale

Abstract :

Aim: To study the diagnostic and clinical features of Abdominal Tuberculosis cases in Tertiary care center in Mumbai

Study Design: Hospital based Retrospective Observational study

Methodology: The Abdominal Tuberculosis patients, who registered at in Tertiary care center in Mumbai were included in the study. All the cases of Abdominal Tuberculosis, which were diagnosed histopathologically, were studied. (N = 25). The cases included emergency as well as nonemergency cases.

Exclusion Criteria: The Genitourinary cases, solid organ Tuberculosis cases like liver, spleen, etc. and Paediatric cases were not included in the present study.

Results: The most common age group was 20–30 years (56%). The disease was more common in males (64%). Out of the total 25 cases, only 2 had emergency presentation. The common symptoms at presentation were: Abdominal pain, anorexia, weight loss, and nausea and vomiting. Among the total 25 cases, 14 cases had Intestinal Tuberculosis (56%). The medical line of treatment was needed for 18 cases (72%), Surgery was done in 7 cases (28%).

Conclusions: Abdominal Tuberculosis is common medical condition; it responds well to medical and surgical line of treatment.