| What are the criteria for diagnosing definitive abdominal TB? | Microbiological positive, Caseating granulomas | Consider endoscopic dilatation for treatment for accessible strictures • Refer for biliary drainage in case of Jaundice due to biliary obstruction (hepatobiliary obstruction/pancreatic TB) Definitive Abdominal TB (Microbiological positive, Caseating granulomas) Clinically Diagnosed Abdominal TB (Consistent clinical/radiological picture, Elevated ascitic ADA, granuloma on his- tology, exclusion of differential diagnosis) Clinical Assessment (4 & 8 weeks) • No fever/pain, disappearance of abdominal distension, weight gain • Assess ATT induced hepatotoxicity with serial LFTs • Assessment for clinically diagnosed cases • Peritoneal TB: Ultrasound for ascites (4-8 weeks) • Intestinal TB: Ileo-colonoscopy (8-12 weeks) Complete ATT Refer (Exclude MDR) Refer (Exclude alternative diagnosis) Complete ATT • End of therapy: Document mucosal healing in colonic & upper GI TB • Imaging in small bowel disease to document healing | 214 | definition | 0.940 | https://www.icmr.gov.in/icmrobject/uploads/STWs/1725964690_1_adult_abdominal_tb_18032022.pdf | Consider endoscopic dilatation for treatment for accessible strictures • Refer for biliary drainage in case of Jaundice due to biliary obstruction (hepatobiliary obstruction/pancreatic TB) Definitive Abdominal TB (Microbiological positive, Caseating granulomas) Clinically Diagnosed Abdominal TB (Consistent clinical/radiological picture, Elevated ascitic ADA, granuloma on his- tology, exclusion of differential diagnosis) Clinical Assessment (4 & 8 weeks) • No fever/pain, disappearance of abdominal distension, weight gain • Assess ATT induced hepatotoxicity with serial LFTs • Assessment for | 1 | page=1,block=23 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the meaning of the abbreviation ALP? | Alkaline phosphatase | HIV & blood sugar test should be done in all suspected patients as per NTEP guidelines ADA: Adenosine Deaminase ALP: Alkaline phosphatase ATT: Anti-Tubercular treatment CT: Computed Tomography EUS: Endoscopic ultrasound FUO: Fever of Unknown Origin GI: Gastro-intestinal HRZE: Isoniazid; Rifampicin; Pyrazinamide; Ethambutol LFT: Liver function tests MDR: Multi-drug resistance MR: Magnetic Resonance Mtb: Mycobacterium Tuberculosis NAAT: Nucleic Acid Amplification Test NTEP: National TB Elimination Programme Rif: Rifampicin SOL: Space occupying Lesion SAAG: Serum Ascites Albumin Gradient UGIE: Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy | 117 | definition | 0.940 | https://www.icmr.gov.in/icmrobject/uploads/STWs/1725964690_1_adult_abdominal_tb_18032022.pdf | HIV & blood sugar test should be done in all suspected patients as per NTEP guidelines ADA: Adenosine Deaminase ALP: Alkaline phosphatase ATT: Anti-Tubercular treatment CT: Computed Tomography EUS: Endoscopic ultrasound FUO: Fever of Unknown Origin GI: Gastro-intestinal HRZE: Isoniazid; Rifampicin; Pyrazinamide; Ethambutol LFT: Liver function tests MDR: Multi-drug resistance MR: Magnetic Resonance Mtb: Mycobacterium Tuberculosis NAAT: Nucleic Acid Amplification Test NTEP: National TB Elimination Programme Rif: Rifampicin SOL: Space occupying Lesion SAAG: Serum Ascites Albumin Gradient UGIE: |
| What is the meaning of the abbreviation MDR? | Multi-drug resistance | HIV & blood sugar test should be done in all suspected patients as per NTEP guidelines ADA: Adenosine Deaminase ALP: Alkaline phosphatase ATT: Anti-Tubercular treatment CT: Computed Tomography EUS: Endoscopic ultrasound FUO: Fever of Unknown Origin GI: Gastro-intestinal HRZE: Isoniazid; Rifampicin; Pyrazinamide; Ethambutol LFT: Liver function tests MDR: Multi-drug resistance MR: Magnetic Resonance Mtb: Mycobacterium Tuberculosis NAAT: Nucleic Acid Amplification Test NTEP: National TB Elimination Programme Rif: Rifampicin SOL: Space occupying Lesion SAAG: Serum Ascites Albumin Gradient UGIE: Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy | 356 | definition | 0.940 | https://www.icmr.gov.in/icmrobject/uploads/STWs/1725964690_1_adult_abdominal_tb_18032022.pdf | HIV & blood sugar test should be done in all suspected patients as per NTEP guidelines ADA: Adenosine Deaminase ALP: Alkaline phosphatase ATT: Anti-Tubercular treatment CT: Computed Tomography EUS: Endoscopic ultrasound FUO: Fever of Unknown Origin GI: Gastro-intestinal HRZE: Isoniazid; Rifampicin; Pyrazinamide; Ethambutol LFT: Liver function tests MDR: Multi-drug resistance MR: Magnetic Resonance Mtb: Mycobacterium Tuberculosis NAAT: Nucleic Acid Amplification Test NTEP: National TB Elimination Programme Rif: Rifampicin SOL: Space occupying Lesion SAAG: Serum Ascites Albumin Gradient UGIE: |
| What is the meaning of the abbreviation SOL? | Space occupying Lesion | HIV & blood sugar test should be done in all suspected patients as per NTEP guidelines ADA: Adenosine Deaminase ALP: Alkaline phosphatase ATT: Anti-Tubercular treatment CT: Computed Tomography EUS: Endoscopic ultrasound FUO: Fever of Unknown Origin GI: Gastro-intestinal HRZE: Isoniazid; Rifampicin; Pyrazinamide; Ethambutol LFT: Liver function tests MDR: Multi-drug resistance MR: Magnetic Resonance Mtb: Mycobacterium Tuberculosis NAAT: Nucleic Acid Amplification Test NTEP: National TB Elimination Programme Rif: Rifampicin SOL: Space occupying Lesion SAAG: Serum Ascites Albumin Gradient UGIE: Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy | 532 | definition | 0.940 | https://www.icmr.gov.in/icmrobject/uploads/STWs/1725964690_1_adult_abdominal_tb_18032022.pdf | HIV & blood sugar test should be done in all suspected patients as per NTEP guidelines ADA: Adenosine Deaminase ALP: Alkaline phosphatase ATT: Anti-Tubercular treatment CT: Computed Tomography EUS: Endoscopic ultrasound FUO: Fever of Unknown Origin GI: Gastro-intestinal HRZE: Isoniazid; Rifampicin; Pyrazinamide; Ethambutol LFT: Liver function tests MDR: Multi-drug resistance MR: Magnetic Resonance Mtb: Mycobacterium Tuberculosis NAAT: Nucleic Acid Amplification Test NTEP: National TB Elimination Programme Rif: Rifampicin SOL: Space occupying Lesion SAAG: Serum Ascites Albumin Gradient UGIE: |
| What does ATT refer to? | Anti-Tubercular treatment | HIV & blood sugar test should be done in all suspected patients as per NTEP guidelines ADA: Adenosine Deaminase ALP: Alkaline phosphatase ATT: Anti-Tubercular treatment CT: Computed Tomography EUS: Endoscopic ultrasound FUO: Fever of Unknown Origin GI: Gastro-intestinal HRZE: Isoniazid; Rifampicin; Pyrazinamide; Ethambutol LFT: Liver function tests MDR: Multi-drug resistance MR: Magnetic Resonance Mtb: Mycobacterium Tuberculosis NAAT: Nucleic Acid Amplification Test NTEP: National TB Elimination Programme Rif: Rifampicin SOL: Space occupying Lesion SAAG: Serum Ascites Albumin Gradient UGIE: Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy | 143 | definition | 0.900 | https://www.icmr.gov.in/icmrobject/uploads/STWs/1725964690_1_adult_abdominal_tb_18032022.pdf | HIV & blood sugar test should be done in all suspected patients as per NTEP guidelines ADA: Adenosine Deaminase ALP: Alkaline phosphatase ATT: Anti-Tubercular treatment CT: Computed Tomography EUS: Endoscopic ultrasound FUO: Fever of Unknown Origin GI: Gastro-intestinal HRZE: Isoniazid; Rifampicin; Pyrazinamide; Ethambutol LFT: Liver function tests MDR: Multi-drug resistance MR: Magnetic Resonance Mtb: Mycobacterium Tuberculosis NAAT: Nucleic Acid Amplification Test NTEP: National TB Elimination Programme Rif: Rifampicin SOL: Space occupying Lesion SAAG: Serum Ascites Albumin Gradient UGIE: |
| What does CT stand for? | Computed Tomography | HIV & blood sugar test should be done in all suspected patients as per NTEP guidelines ADA: Adenosine Deaminase ALP: Alkaline phosphatase ATT: Anti-Tubercular treatment CT: Computed Tomography EUS: Endoscopic ultrasound FUO: Fever of Unknown Origin GI: Gastro-intestinal HRZE: Isoniazid; Rifampicin; Pyrazinamide; Ethambutol LFT: Liver function tests MDR: Multi-drug resistance MR: Magnetic Resonance Mtb: Mycobacterium Tuberculosis NAAT: Nucleic Acid Amplification Test NTEP: National TB Elimination Programme Rif: Rifampicin SOL: Space occupying Lesion SAAG: Serum Ascites Albumin Gradient UGIE: Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy | 173 | definition | 0.900 | https://www.icmr.gov.in/icmrobject/uploads/STWs/1725964690_1_adult_abdominal_tb_18032022.pdf | HIV & blood sugar test should be done in all suspected patients as per NTEP guidelines ADA: Adenosine Deaminase ALP: Alkaline phosphatase ATT: Anti-Tubercular treatment CT: Computed Tomography EUS: Endoscopic ultrasound FUO: Fever of Unknown Origin GI: Gastro-intestinal HRZE: Isoniazid; Rifampicin; Pyrazinamide; Ethambutol LFT: Liver function tests MDR: Multi-drug resistance MR: Magnetic Resonance Mtb: Mycobacterium Tuberculosis NAAT: Nucleic Acid Amplification Test NTEP: National TB Elimination Programme Rif: Rifampicin SOL: Space occupying Lesion SAAG: Serum Ascites Albumin Gradient UGIE: |
| What does FUO mean? | Fever of Unknown Origin | HIV & blood sugar test should be done in all suspected patients as per NTEP guidelines ADA: Adenosine Deaminase ALP: Alkaline phosphatase ATT: Anti-Tubercular treatment CT: Computed Tomography EUS: Endoscopic ultrasound FUO: Fever of Unknown Origin GI: Gastro-intestinal HRZE: Isoniazid; Rifampicin; Pyrazinamide; Ethambutol LFT: Liver function tests MDR: Multi-drug resistance MR: Magnetic Resonance Mtb: Mycobacterium Tuberculosis NAAT: Nucleic Acid Amplification Test NTEP: National TB Elimination Programme Rif: Rifampicin SOL: Space occupying Lesion SAAG: Serum Ascites Albumin Gradient UGIE: Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy | 225 | definition | 0.900 | https://www.icmr.gov.in/icmrobject/uploads/STWs/1725964690_1_adult_abdominal_tb_18032022.pdf | HIV & blood sugar test should be done in all suspected patients as per NTEP guidelines ADA: Adenosine Deaminase ALP: Alkaline phosphatase ATT: Anti-Tubercular treatment CT: Computed Tomography EUS: Endoscopic ultrasound FUO: Fever of Unknown Origin GI: Gastro-intestinal HRZE: Isoniazid; Rifampicin; Pyrazinamide; Ethambutol LFT: Liver function tests MDR: Multi-drug resistance MR: Magnetic Resonance Mtb: Mycobacterium Tuberculosis NAAT: Nucleic Acid Amplification Test NTEP: National TB Elimination Programme Rif: Rifampicin SOL: Space occupying Lesion SAAG: Serum Ascites Albumin Gradient UGIE: |
| What does Mtb refer to? | Mycobacterium Tuberculosis | HIV & blood sugar test should be done in all suspected patients as per NTEP guidelines ADA: Adenosine Deaminase ALP: Alkaline phosphatase ATT: Anti-Tubercular treatment CT: Computed Tomography EUS: Endoscopic ultrasound FUO: Fever of Unknown Origin GI: Gastro-intestinal HRZE: Isoniazid; Rifampicin; Pyrazinamide; Ethambutol LFT: Liver function tests MDR: Multi-drug resistance MR: Magnetic Resonance Mtb: Mycobacterium Tuberculosis NAAT: Nucleic Acid Amplification Test NTEP: National TB Elimination Programme Rif: Rifampicin SOL: Space occupying Lesion SAAG: Serum Ascites Albumin Gradient UGIE: Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy | 406 | definition | 0.900 | https://www.icmr.gov.in/icmrobject/uploads/STWs/1725964690_1_adult_abdominal_tb_18032022.pdf | HIV & blood sugar test should be done in all suspected patients as per NTEP guidelines ADA: Adenosine Deaminase ALP: Alkaline phosphatase ATT: Anti-Tubercular treatment CT: Computed Tomography EUS: Endoscopic ultrasound FUO: Fever of Unknown Origin GI: Gastro-intestinal HRZE: Isoniazid; Rifampicin; Pyrazinamide; Ethambutol LFT: Liver function tests MDR: Multi-drug resistance MR: Magnetic Resonance Mtb: Mycobacterium Tuberculosis NAAT: Nucleic Acid Amplification Test NTEP: National TB Elimination Programme Rif: Rifampicin SOL: Space occupying Lesion SAAG: Serum Ascites Albumin Gradient UGIE: |
| What does NTEP stand for? | National TB Elimination Programme | HIV & blood sugar test should be done in all suspected patients as per NTEP guidelines ADA: Adenosine Deaminase ALP: Alkaline phosphatase ATT: Anti-Tubercular treatment CT: Computed Tomography EUS: Endoscopic ultrasound FUO: Fever of Unknown Origin GI: Gastro-intestinal HRZE: Isoniazid; Rifampicin; Pyrazinamide; Ethambutol LFT: Liver function tests MDR: Multi-drug resistance MR: Magnetic Resonance Mtb: Mycobacterium Tuberculosis NAAT: Nucleic Acid Amplification Test NTEP: National TB Elimination Programme Rif: Rifampicin SOL: Space occupying Lesion SAAG: Serum Ascites Albumin Gradient UGIE: Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy | 477 | definition | 0.900 | https://www.icmr.gov.in/icmrobject/uploads/STWs/1725964690_1_adult_abdominal_tb_18032022.pdf | HIV & blood sugar test should be done in all suspected patients as per NTEP guidelines ADA: Adenosine Deaminase ALP: Alkaline phosphatase ATT: Anti-Tubercular treatment CT: Computed Tomography EUS: Endoscopic ultrasound FUO: Fever of Unknown Origin GI: Gastro-intestinal HRZE: Isoniazid; Rifampicin; Pyrazinamide; Ethambutol LFT: Liver function tests MDR: Multi-drug resistance MR: Magnetic Resonance Mtb: Mycobacterium Tuberculosis NAAT: Nucleic Acid Amplification Test NTEP: National TB Elimination Programme Rif: Rifampicin SOL: Space occupying Lesion SAAG: Serum Ascites Albumin Gradient UGIE: |
| What does SAAG refer to? | Serum Ascites Albumin Gradient | HIV & blood sugar test should be done in all suspected patients as per NTEP guidelines ADA: Adenosine Deaminase ALP: Alkaline phosphatase ATT: Anti-Tubercular treatment CT: Computed Tomography EUS: Endoscopic ultrasound FUO: Fever of Unknown Origin GI: Gastro-intestinal HRZE: Isoniazid; Rifampicin; Pyrazinamide; Ethambutol LFT: Liver function tests MDR: Multi-drug resistance MR: Magnetic Resonance Mtb: Mycobacterium Tuberculosis NAAT: Nucleic Acid Amplification Test NTEP: National TB Elimination Programme Rif: Rifampicin SOL: Space occupying Lesion SAAG: Serum Ascites Albumin Gradient UGIE: Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy | 561 | definition | 0.900 | https://www.icmr.gov.in/icmrobject/uploads/STWs/1725964690_1_adult_abdominal_tb_18032022.pdf | HIV & blood sugar test should be done in all suspected patients as per NTEP guidelines ADA: Adenosine Deaminase ALP: Alkaline phosphatase ATT: Anti-Tubercular treatment CT: Computed Tomography EUS: Endoscopic ultrasound FUO: Fever of Unknown Origin GI: Gastro-intestinal HRZE: Isoniazid; Rifampicin; Pyrazinamide; Ethambutol LFT: Liver function tests MDR: Multi-drug resistance MR: Magnetic Resonance Mtb: Mycobacterium Tuberculosis NAAT: Nucleic Acid Amplification Test NTEP: National TB Elimination Programme Rif: Rifampicin SOL: Space occupying Lesion SAAG: Serum Ascites Albumin Gradient UGIE: |