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case_images: CT findings in the abdomen: (A) preoperative and (B) postoperative. Arrows point to the thickened peritoneum.
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case_images: Computed tomography (CT) showed massive ascites and extensive thickened peritoneum (Fig. 1).
case_images: CT of the left upper lung: (A) preoperative and (B) postoperative. The granular shadows and a mucous plug indicate an old TB infection. TB, tuberculosis.
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case_images: CT of lungs showed slightly worsening granular shadows and a mucous plug in the left upper lobe (Fig. 2).
case_images: Clinical course of the patient's admission. The dotted line indicates his body temperature. The solid line indicates the CRP levels. CMZ, cefmetazole; CRP, C-reactive protein; EB, ethambutol; INH, isoniazid; PZA, pyrazinamide; RFP, rifampicin.
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case_images: His temperature dropped immediately, and his general condition improved (Fig. 3).