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A rare case of Appendicular tuberculosis

VIJAYAKUMAR .

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Abstract : Tuberculosis of the appendix remains a rarity despite the frequency of intestinal tuberculosis. Tuberculosis of appendix is very rare diagnosed only on histopathological examination.We report a case of acute appendicitis who   underwent appendicectomy at our hospital, and                          thehistopathology of the specimen revealed appendicular tuberculosis. Patient was put on anti tuberculous treatment and well on follow up.

Keyword :Acute Appendicitis,Biopsy,Tuberculosis

 


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