Author ORCID Identifier
Archana Venkatesan: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-5652-9077
Abstract
Omental tuberculosis (TB) is a rare form of abdominal TB, often presenting with nonspecific symptoms that mimic malignancies. We report a case of a 16-year-old female from India who presented with abdominal distension, vomiting, weight loss, and amenorrhea. Imaging revealed an abdominal mass, and a diagnosis of omental TB was confirmed via histopathology. This case highlights the diagnostic challenge posed by such atypical presentations, especially in TB-endemic regions. The patient also developed rifampicin-induced jaundice, which resolved upon drug cessation and supportive care. Anti-TB therapy was cautiously reintroduced at a modified dose. This report underscores the need for high clinical suspicion, histopathological confirmation, and individualized therapy in managing rare TB presentations.
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Recommended Citation
Venkatesan A, Ravi K. Rare Presentation of Omental Tuberculosis with Drug-Induced Jaundice in a Teenage Female: A Case Report. Advances in Clinical Medical Research and Healthcare Delivery. 2026; 6(1):48-51. doi: 10.53785/2769-2779.1355.
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