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Tuberculosis of Gallbladder Mimicking Carcinoma
Usman Ismat Butt1, Babar Hameed2, Muhammad Waris Farooka3
1Department of Surgery, Services Institute of Medical Sciences (SIMS), Services Hospital, Lahore.
Summary
Tuberculosis rarely affects the gallbladder, mimicking cancer and requiring histopathology for diagnosis. Treatment involves anti-tuberculosis therapy after identifying other affected sites.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Infectious Diseases
- Pathology
Background:
- Gallbladder tuberculosis is an exceedingly rare condition, with fewer than 150 documented cases in the past 150 years.
- Tuberculous involvement of the gallbladder can present insidiously and may be mistaken for gallbladder malignancy.
Observation:
- This case report details a rare instance of gallbladder tuberculosis in an adult male from Pakistan.
- The patient's presentation mimicked gallbladder cancer, highlighting the diagnostic challenge.
Findings:
- Histopathological examination is crucial for the definitive diagnosis of gallbladder tuberculosis.
- Gallstones and biliary obstruction are identified as potential predisposing factors for this rare condition.
Implications:
- Accurate diagnosis through histopathology is essential for appropriate management.
- Treatment necessitates identifying and addressing tuberculosis in other bodily sites alongside initiating anti-tuberculosis therapy.
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