Congenital tuberculosis presenting as ascites

Arch Iran Med. 2011 May;14(3):209-10.

Abstract

Congenital tuberculosis is a rare disease of which the most common presentations include respiratory distress, fever, and organomegaly. We report a case of congenital tuberculosis presenting with ascites.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Ascites / etiology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Tuberculosis / complications
  • Tuberculosis / congenital
  • Tuberculosis / diagnosis*