Malacoplakia of omentum and mesentery simulating tuberculosis of abdomen: a diagnostic dilemma
PJS-Pakistan Journal of Surgery. 1994; 10 (1): 8-10
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ABSTRACT
Malakoplakia is a rare granulomatous disease of unknown aetiology. It can involve any organ and can occur in any age group but is rare in children. Case of a 10 year old girl is reported whose clinical picture, peroperative diagnosis and initial management was that of tuberculous abdomen. Histological surprise came out to be malakoplakia of greater omentum and mesentery. Subsequently she improved without any medication
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IMEMR
Assunto principal:
Omento
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Tuberculose
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Abdome
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Mesentério
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Pak. J. Surg.
Ano de publicação:
1994