Title of article :
Primary Tuberculosis of the Appendix: A Rare Cause of a Common Disease
Author/Authors :
Sharath Chandra, B. J. JSS University - JSS Medical College Hospital - Department of General Surgery, India , Girish, T. U. JSS University - JSS Medical College Hospital - Department of General Surgery, India , Thrishuli, P. B. JSS University - JSS Medical College Hospital - Department of General Surgery, India , Vinay, H. G. JSS University - JSS Medical College Hospital - Department of General Surgery, India
From page :
32
To page :
34
Abstract :
Tuberculosis is still a common infection in India. Although the ileocecal region is the most affected part in intestinal tuberculosis, acute tuberculous appendicitis is quite a rare entity. Our case report highlights a rare presentation of tuberculosis and a brief review of literature.
Keywords :
Appendix , granuloma , tuberculosis
Journal title :
Journal of Surgical Technique and Case Report
Journal title :
Journal of Surgical Technique and Case Report
Record number :
2574119
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