Peritoneal Tuberculosis in The Form of Peritoneal Carcinosis in Postmenopausal Women

Abstract

Tuberculosis, which is still endemic in Algeria and more generally in Africa and Asia, is a contagious microbial disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Abdominal involvement is rare and ranks fourth among extra-pulmonary localisations. It is polymorphic and its diagnosis is often difficult. In its abdomino-pelvic location, it may mimic ovarian cancer, which may wrongly lead to extensive and morbid surgery. We report a case of peritoneal tuberculosis in a postmenopausal woman with an appearance of peritoneal carcinosis on laparoscopy.

Keywords : Tuberculosis, peritoneal carcinomatosis, ovarian cancer, laparoscopy, case report.