An abscess that is located in the abdominal cavity posterior to the peritoneum.
Symptoms of Retroperitoneal tuberculosis
The following features are indicative of Retroperitoneal tuberculosis:
epigastric pain
left-sided abdominal pain radiating to the back
anorexia
weight loss
occasional productive cough
fever
chills
It is possible that Retroperitoneal tuberculosis shows no physical symptoms and still is present in a patient.
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Prevention of Retroperitoneal tuberculosis
Yes, it may be possible to prevent Retroperitoneal tuberculosis.
Occurrence of Retroperitoneal tuberculosis
Number of Cases
The following are the number of Retroperitoneal tuberculosis cases seen each year worldwide:
Extremely rare less than 1000 cases
Common Age Group
Retroperitoneal tuberculosis can occur at any age.
Common Gender
Retroperitoneal tuberculosis can occur in any gender.
Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Retroperitoneal tuberculosis
The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Retroperitoneal tuberculosis:
CT scan (Computed tomography): To see a large retroperitoneal mass
Ultrasonogram: To see a large retroperitoneal mass
Percutaneous liver biopsy: To check for the presence of granulomas
Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography: To see for stomach and duodenum
Complications of Retroperitoneal tuberculosis if untreated
Yes, Retroperitoneal tuberculosis causes complications if it is not treated. Below is the list of complications and problems that may arise if Retroperitoneal tuberculosis is left untreated:
can be fatal
Procedures for Treatment of Retroperitoneal tuberculosis
The following procedures are used to treat Retroperitoneal tuberculosis:
Chemotherapy: To treat the retroperitoneal tuberculosis
Time for Treatment of Retroperitoneal tuberculosis
While time-period of treatment for each patient may vary, below is the typical time-period for Retroperitoneal tuberculosis to resolve if treated properly under an expert supervision:
Disease cannot be treated but only maintained or effects reduced
Last updated date
This page was last updated on 2/04/2019.
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