Socio-demographic Characteristics of Surgically Resected Histopathological Confirmed Intestinal Tuberculosis Patients attended at a Tertiary Care Hospital in Dhaka City

Debnath, Bidyut; Ghosh, Abanti; Chowdhury, Ahsan Raja; Alam, Ferdous; Joardar, Aminul Islam; Alom, Touhidul

doi:10.3329/bjid.v8i1.57949

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“…Abdominal tuberculosis is predominantly a disease of the young adult. The most common site of involvement is the ileocaecal region 8 . The classic histological finding is a caseating granuloma.…”

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Laboratory Profiles and Imaging Findings of Abdominal Tuberculosis Patients: Experience of 100 Cases in Bangladesh

Khuda

Momotaj²,

Hakim

et al. 2023

Bangladesh J Med Microbiol

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Background: Variations of laboratory profiles and imaging findings may occur among the abdominal tuberculosis patients. Objectives: The purpose of the present study was to laboratory profiles and imaging findings of abdominal tuberculosis patients. Methodology: This descriptive cross sectional study was conducted in the Department of Surgery of Rajshahi Medical College Hospital, Rajshahi, Bangladesh from January 2014 to December 2015 for two years. This study included patients who were admitted in surgery units of Rajshahi Medical College Hospital, Rajshahi, Bangladesh who were diagnosed as abdominal tuberculosis with or without associated pulmonary or nodal tuberculosis. Different laboratory tests were performed and were recorded. The imaging techniques like barium meal and Ultrasonography of the abdomen were also performed during diagnosis of the patient. Results: A total number of 100 cases were included in the study. The most common age group was 20 to 30 Years of age group which was 52.0% cases. In this study 18 cases were positive histological examination of intestine for tuberculosis. About 12 cases were node-positive, 6 cases were ADA positive, 20 patients underwent positive colonoscopy, 26 cases were FNAC positive in caecal growth and lymphadenopathy, 12 cases ware positive radiological findings, 3 cases were positive histopathology in which tissue taken by laparoscopy and remaining 3 was confirmed by isolation of organism by smear and culture for AFB of ascetic fluid. In plain X-Ray of abdomen, 48 patients had features of intestinal obstruction, 7 patients had pneumoperitoneam, 4 patients had ground glass opacity with pneumoperitoneam and only 1 patient had calcified lymph node and remaining 40 patients had normal radiological findings. Conclusion: In conclusion most of the abdominal tuberculosis patients are positive in histopathological examination and X-ray of abdomen. Bangladesh Journal of Medical Microbiology, July 2022;16(2):47-52

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Laboratory Profiles and Imaging Findings of Abdominal Tuberculosis Patients: Experience of 100 Cases in Bangladesh

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Momotaj²,

Hakim

et al. 2023

Bangladesh J Med Microbiol

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“…Due to dense population many people live in a crowded and unhygienic condition with poor sanitation. Majority of the people are illiterate and resultantly are unaware of health and disease 8 . Due to these risk factors tuberculosis is a major health issue in our country.…”

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Socio-Demographic Characteristics of Abdominal Tuberculosis Patients attended at Tertiary Care Hospital in Bangladesh

Khuda

Momotaj²,

Ahmed

et al. 2023

J. Natl Inst. Neurosci Bangladesh

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Background: The socio-demographic profiles may vary among the abdominal tuberculosis patients. Objectives: The purpose of the presents study was to see the socio-demographic characteristics of abdominal tuberculosis patients. Methodology: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in the Department of Surgery of Rajshahi Medical College Hospital, Rajshahi, Bangladesh from January 2014 to December 2015 for two years. This study included 100 patients who were admitted in surgery units of Rajshahi Medical College Hospital, Rajshahi, Bangladesh who were diagnosed as abdominal tuberculosis with or without associated pulmonary or nodal TB. Both male and female patients of any age except pediatric age group irrespective of nutritional and socio-economic status were included in study population. The details of demographic variables like age, sex, residence and so one were recorded in a data collection sheet. Results: A total number of 100 cases of abdominal tuberculosis patients were recruited for this. Among the 100 cases 52% was within 20 to 30 years of age. The male and female ratio was 2.45:1. Maximum cases (68.0%) were living in rural area. About 82 cases were from lower socio-economic group. Conclusion: In conclusion young adult male with low socio-economic condition are most commonly suffering from abdominal tuberculosis. Journal of National Institute of Neurosciences Bangladesh, July 2022;8(2):162-166

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Socio-demographic Characteristics of Surgically Resected Histopathological Confirmed Intestinal Tuberculosis Patients attended at a Tertiary Care Hospital in Dhaka City

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Laboratory Profiles and Imaging Findings of Abdominal Tuberculosis Patients: Experience of 100 Cases in Bangladesh

Laboratory Profiles and Imaging Findings of Abdominal Tuberculosis Patients: Experience of 100 Cases in Bangladesh

Socio-Demographic Characteristics of Abdominal Tuberculosis Patients attended at Tertiary Care Hospital in Bangladesh

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