A case report, of a patient with peritoneal tuberculosis in whom the provisional diagnosis of ovarian carcinoma--"special category" was made is presented. As most gynecologists see hardly any cases of peritoneal tuberculosis nowadays, this possible diagnosis--which should always be considered--is reviewed. It illustrates the importance of a definite histopathological diagnosis.

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Professor Lachman received his medical education in German universities, and after serving as a radiologist in the Rudolf Virchow Hospital, Berlin, for several years came to this country and was appointed to the faculty of the University of Oklahoma in 1934. He has published professional articles in numerous scientific publications and is a member of the American College of Radiology, The American Association of Anatomists, and other professional organizations. This paper was presented at the Southwestern Homicide Investigators Seminar in April 1958.-EDIToR.

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