Case Report: ATT-Induced Hepatotoxicity in Peritoneal Tuberculosis

Peritoneal tuberculosis is a type of abdominal extraperitoneal tuberculosis that happens when Mycobacterium tuberculosis infects the peritoneum. It is the sixth most common place where tuberculosis affects parts of the body, excluding the lungs, around the world. The main way to treat it is through anti-tubercular therapy. Even though ATT is proven to be effective and safe, it is known to cause harmful side effects, with liver damage being the most serious. Liver problems caused by ATT are among the most common and severe side effects of the main treatment for tuberculosis. A 61-year-old woman was admitted to the hospital because she had yellowing of both eyes and stomach discomfort. After looking at her symptoms and test results, doctors found that her liver was damaged because of the medication ATT. They also thought she might have either cholangiocarcinoma or gallbladder carcinoma. Her condition was managed through the appropriate therapy.