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  • Gastroenterology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Pathology

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  • Tuberculosis (TB) is a systemic infectious disease with diverse manifestations.
  • Abdominal TB commonly affects the gastrointestinal tract, lymph nodes, peritoneum, or visceral organs.
  • Gallbladder (GB) involvement is an exceptionally rare presentation of abdominal TB.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the limited literature on gallbladder tuberculosis (GB TB).
  • To highlight GB TB as a rare differential diagnosis for gallbladder pathologies.
  • To emphasize the diagnostic and therapeutic importance of histopathology.

Main Methods:

  • Comprehensive literature search for case reports and reviews on GB TB.
  • Analysis of diagnostic challenges and histopathological findings.
  • Synthesis of current understanding of GB TB management.

Main Results:

  • Literature on GB TB is predominantly based on isolated case reports.
  • Preoperative diagnosis of GB TB is difficult, often mistaken for cholelithiasis or malignancy.
  • Histopathological examination of resected specimens is key to establishing the diagnosis.

Conclusions:

  • Gallbladder tuberculosis is a rare but significant entity within abdominal TB.
  • Early and accurate diagnosis, primarily through histopathology, is essential.
  • Prompt medical treatment following diagnosis offers a high chance of cure.