Tubercular appendicitis – a case report
2006
Tubercular Appendicitis: A Case Report
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Sanjay Gupta, Robin Kaushik, Amanjit Kaur, Ashok Kumar Attri
Primary Institution: Government Medical College and Hospital, Chandigarh, India
Conclusion
The case highlights the rarity of tuberculosis of the appendix, which was diagnosed post-surgery through histopathological examination.
Supporting Evidence
- Appendicular tuberculosis is rare, occurring in only about 1.5 to 3% of intestinal tuberculosis cases.
- The diagnosis of appendicular tuberculosis is usually made on histopathological examination after surgery.
- The patient was well after two and a half years of follow-up.
Takeaway
This study is about a girl who had her appendix removed because it was infected, and doctors found out it had tuberculosis, which is very rare.
Methodology
The case involved a 12-year-old female patient who underwent appendectomy, and the diagnosis was confirmed through histopathological analysis.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case report, limiting the generalizability of the findings.
Participant Demographics
12-year-old female patient.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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