Tuberculous peritonitis

ICD-10 Code A18.31

Tuberculous peritonitis

Definition

A form of peritonitis seen in patients with tuberculosis, characterized by lesion either as a miliary form or as a pelvic mass on the peritoneal surfaces. Most patients have ascites, abdominal swelling, abdominal pain, and other systemic symptoms such as fever; weight loss; and anemia.

Also known as Mycobacterium tuberculosis caused peritonitis, Mycobacterium tuberculosis peritonitis — per MONDO

Also identified as

Drugs indicated

Drug Relation Source
Gentamicin may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)