Abdominal wall abscess associated with tuberculous peritonitis in an 8-year-old child on CAPD

Abstract

This is the first case report of tuberculous peritonitis in a child on CAPD with abdominal wall abscess. The abscess was related to subcutaneous leakage of the dialysate during replacement of the CAPD catheters. Tuberculosis must be considered in CAPD patients including children with culture-negative, non-resolving peritonitis.