Ovarian Cancer

PCR used to diagnose peritoneal tuberculosis mimicking ovarian cancer

Published in Cancer Weekly, August 30th, 2005

PCR may be used to diagnose peritoneal tuberculosis mimicking ovarian cancer.

According to a study from Taiwan, "Confusion can result when a differential diagnosis includes peritoneal tuberculosis and ovarian cancer because of overlapping clinical and laboratory findings."

"A 37-year-old woman presented with aggressive abdominal distension. At laparotomy, massive ascites was present accompanied by miliary deposits throughout the abdomen.

"Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) conducted with ascites fluid produced DNA sequences compatible with tuberculosis," Y.C. Wang and colleagues at the Taiwan National Defense Medical Center in Taipei...

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Source: Cancer Weekly (2005-08-30)

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