Abdominal Tuberculosis MCQ Quiz | Gastrointestinal

1. What is the most common site of involvement in abdominal tuberculosis?

2. Which of the following is the most common clinical presentation of intestinal tuberculosis?

3. The presence of a “doughy” abdomen on palpation is classically associated with which form of abdominal tuberculosis?

4. Which morphological type of intestinal tuberculosis is most likely to cause strictures and intestinal obstruction?

5. The gold standard for the diagnosis of abdominal tuberculosis is:

6. On a barium follow-through study, Stierlin’s sign, characterized by rapid passage of barium through a rigid and narrowed terminal ileum, is suggestive of:

7. Which of the following is a characteristic feature of tuberculous ascites?

8. A major differential diagnosis for ileocecal tuberculosis is:

9. The histopathological hallmark of tuberculosis is the presence of:

10. On colonoscopy, tuberculous ulcers are typically described as:

11. A characteristic finding on a contrast-enhanced CT scan of the abdomen in tuberculous lymphadenitis is:

12. What is the standard duration of anti-tubercular therapy (ATT) for uncomplicated intestinal tuberculosis?

13. A “paradoxical reaction” during ATT for abdominal tuberculosis refers to:

14. Which of the following is the most common indication for surgery in intestinal tuberculosis?

15. The diagnostic utility of Acid-Fast Bacilli (AFB) staining on biopsy specimens from intestinal TB is limited due to:

16. Which diagnostic test offers a rapid diagnosis of tuberculosis and detection of rifampicin resistance from tissue samples?

17. Which of the following is NOT a typical constitutional symptom of abdominal tuberculosis?

18. The “pulled-up” or “retracted” cecum on a barium study is a feature often seen in which form of intestinal tuberculosis?

19. In the standard ATT regimen (RIPE), which drug is primarily responsible for preventing the emergence of resistance to other drugs?

20. What is the most common route of infection for abdominal tuberculosis?

21. A patient with ileocecal TB develops symptoms of intestinal obstruction after 4 weeks of ATT. The most likely cause is:

22. Fleischner’s sign, seen on barium studies, refers to:

23. The use of corticosteroids in tuberculous peritonitis is considered in which specific clinical scenario?

24. What is the most common cause of gastrointestinal bleeding in a patient with intestinal tuberculosis?

25. Compared to Crohn’s disease, which feature is more suggestive of intestinal tuberculosis?