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Review
. 2016 Dec;6(4):243-248.
doi: 10.1016/j.jegh.2016.06.005. Epub 2016 Jul 18.

Peritoneal dialysis related peritonitis due to Mycobacterium spp.: A case report and review of literature

Anusha Rohit  1 , Georgi Abraham  2
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Review

Peritoneal dialysis related peritonitis due to Mycobacterium spp.: A case report and review of literature

Anusha Rohit et al. J Epidemiol Glob Health. 2016 Dec.

Abstract

Mycobacterium tuberculous peritonitis is a less common cause of peritoneal dialysis related infection in developed countries. As both CAPD and APD are being used as renal replacement therapy in developing countries of South Asia, Mycobacterium tuberculous peritonitis are being reported. Any culture negative peritonitis should be investigated for this entity. In this manuscript, we report an index case and our experience with literature review of Mycobacterium tuberculous peritonitis. The diagnostic techniques, management and outcome are described.

Keywords: Chronic kidney disease; Diagnosis; Tuberculous peritonitis.

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There are no conflict of interest.

Figures

Fig. 1
Fig. 1
Mycobacterium tuberculosis grown on Lowenstein Jensen slant from peritoneal dialysis (PD) fluid of a 68-year-old patient. TB = tuberculosis.
Fig. 2
Fig. 2
Hematoxylin and eosin 100× showing granulomatous inflammation with ill-defined epithelioid cell granuloma and Langhans’ cell multinucleated giant cell.
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