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VOL. 7, ISSUE 2 (2025)
A rare case of appendicular tuberculosis: A case report
Authors
F Haddad1, C Boukhars2, M Tahiri1, W Hliwa1, W Badre1
Abstract
Tuberculosis in all its forms remains a public
health problem in Morocco, despite the efforts of the state in terms of
prevention and treatment. Isolated appendicular TB is an uncommon form of
extrapulmonary TB. We report a case of a 35-year-old woman admitted for diffuse
abdominal pain and vomiting associated with a deterioration in her general
condition, including weight loss of 15 kg in two months and night sweats.
Physical examination and abdominal ultrasound confirmed appendicitis. Surgery
was performed and revealed on histopathological examination of the resected
appendix the diagnosis of tubercular appendicitis. The patient was initiated on
the conventional antitubercular regimen for six months and would be followed up
appropriately. This case report highlights the importance of histopathological
examination of appendicectomy specimens in order to diagnose rare diseases such
as primary TB of the appendix.
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Pages:44-46
How to cite this article:
F Haddad1, C Boukhars2, M Tahiri1, W Hliwa1, W Badre1 "A rare case of appendicular tuberculosis: A case report". International Journal of Medical Science and Clinical Research, Vol 7, Issue 2, 2025, Pages 44-46
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