Isolated Tuberculous Appendix Presenting as Acute Abdominal Emergency – A Rare Case Report

Isolated Tuberculous Appendix Presenting as Acute Abdominal Emergency – A Rare Case Report

Authors

  • Dr.Meenu Gill
  • Dr.Shubha Lal
  • Dr. Abha Chandna
  • Dr.Deepika Jain
  • Dr.Rajeev Sen
  • Dr.Sumiti Gupta

Keywords:

Acute abdomen, appendix, isolated tuberculosis appendix

Abstract

Tuberculosis is a common health problem in developing countries. Primary tuberculosis of the appendix is a rarity despite the high prevalence of gastrointestinal tuberculosis. We report a rare case of primary tuberculosis of appendix in twenty two year old male who presented with acute abdominal pain in emergency ward of our hospital.

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Published

2015-02-28

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Case Report