Abstract
––––––––––––––––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– SUMMARY A 3-year-old male child was admitted with fever, anorexia and abdominal pain for the past two months. Presumptive diagnosis leads to malignancy. Biopsy-aimed laparotomy was conducted. Laparotomy findings suggested the diagnosis of abdominal tuberculosis. Acid-fast bacilli in the peritoneal fluid and a positive culture determined confirmation of abdominal tuberculosis. Histopathological examination revealed a granulomatous inflammatory process, which compatible with tuberculosis. Anti-tuberculoses treatment was started immediately. Although modern imaging techniques were used, this rare infectious disease mimics malignancy, and lead to a more aggressive innovation. The authors recommend minimally invasive surgery for to avoid unnecessary laparatomy.
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