Tuberculous appendicitis: A rare case report

Abstract

Tuberculosis (TB) in appendix is a very rare occurrence. Clinical diagnosis is often not possible. Histopathological examination confirms the diagnosis of tuberculous appendicitis. Postoperative antitubercular drug treatment is compulsory for management. We are presenting a case of TB of appendix, which was presented with acute abdomen and diagnosed in histopathological examination.

Keywords

• Appendicitis
• histopathology
• tuberculosis