Peritoneal tuberculosis with elevated CA-125 mimicking ovarian cancer with carcinomatosis peritonei: Crucial CT findings

Authors

  • Jerry Chin-Wei Chien Department of Radiology, Wan Fang Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan; Department of Radiology, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
  • Chia-Lang Fang Department of Pathology, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan; Department of Pathology, Wan Fang Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
  • Wing P. Chan Department of Radiology, Wan Fang Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan; Department of Radiology, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17179/excli2016-625

Keywords:

carcinomatosis peritonei, computed tomography (CT), ovarian cancer, peritoneum, tuberculosis

Abstract

Preoperative diagnosis of peritoneal tuberculosis is often difficult because of confusion with ovarian cancer. A 56-year-old woman was admitted to our hospital with abdominal fullness. Ascites, prominent bilateral ovaries, and elevated CA-125 were noted. Computed tomography showed thickened peritoneum and strandings in the mesentery and omentum. Exploratory laparotomy was performed under the provisional diagnosis of ovarian cancer, but the final diagnosis was peritoneal tuberculosis. Careful evaluation of bilateral fallopian tubes and ovaries and peritoneum are helpful for correct diagnosis.

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Published

2016-11-16

How to Cite

Chien, J. C.-W., Fang, C.-L., & Chan, W. P. (2016). Peritoneal tuberculosis with elevated CA-125 mimicking ovarian cancer with carcinomatosis peritonei: Crucial CT findings. EXCLI Journal, 15, 711–715. https://doi.org/10.17179/excli2016-625

Issue

Vol. 15 (2016)

Section

Case reports

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