Primary biliary tuberculosis in a child.
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2004-10
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A case of primary biliary tuberculosis is described in an eight year old female child. The clinical and
radiological features suggested presence of chronic cholecystitis. Surgical exploration revealed thick walled gall bladder
distended with caseous material with adherent caseating portal lymph nodes. Cholecystostomy along with antitubercular
therapy resulted in satisfactory recovery. Histopathological examination of lymph node biopsy and microbial
examination of pus confirmed diagnosis of tuberculosis. Authors review their experience with this rare entity and the
pertinent literature.
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Gall Bladder, Tuberculosis
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Sharma Shyam B, Gupta Vipul. Primary biliary tuberculosis in a child. Indian Journal of Tuberculosis. 2004 Oct; 51(4): 235-238.