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Meaning Of Enhancing Nodular Peritoneal Densities In Anterior Mesentery?

My fathr is 62 years old mdct scan yestrdy reports said that small enhancing nodular peritoneal densities in the anterior mesentry with hetrogeneous thickening nd enhancment of the mesrntry . Large amont of peritoneal ascitic fluid possibility of peritoneal tb.no primary lesion is seen.is it a serious issue wht r its precautions
Tue, 18 Feb 2014
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Probably your father is suffering from peritoneal tuberculosis.It is indicated by thickening and enhancement of the mesentry.There are also small enhancing nodular peritoneal lesions in the anterior mesentry.There is also large amount of ascitic fluid.
Besides clinical examination he need further investigations to support diagnosis.Peritoneal fluid should be aspirated and examined for routine, microscopic examination and culture.
If tuberculosis is confirmed then he have to take antitubercular drugs.
Hope i have answered your query.

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Dr.Indu Bhushan
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Meaning Of Enhancing Nodular Peritoneal Densities In Anterior Mesentery?

Hello Thanks for writing to HCM Probably your father is suffering from peritoneal tuberculosis.It is indicated by thickening and enhancement of the mesentry.There are also small enhancing nodular peritoneal lesions in the anterior mesentry.There is also large amount of ascitic fluid. Besides clinical examination he need further investigations to support diagnosis.Peritoneal fluid should be aspirated and examined for routine, microscopic examination and culture. If tuberculosis is confirmed then he have to take antitubercular drugs. Hope i have answered your query. Take Care Dr.Indu Bhushan