Obstructive jaundice due to tuberculosis of distal CBD and periampullary region mimickcholangiocarcinoma

Abdominal tuberculosis (TB) commonly affects the intestinal tract, lymph nodes, peritoneum, and solid organs in varying combinations. Hepatobiliary or pancreatic TB is rare and the preoperative diagnosis is difficult. Though rare, there have been a few citations of intrahepatic tuberculosis, but iso...

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Main Authors: Sumantra Ray, Sajib Chatterjee, Asis Kumar Saha, Saugata Samanta
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2012-01-01
Series:Nigerian Journal of Surgery
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Online Access:http://www.nigerianjsurg.com/article.asp?issn=1117-6806;year=2012;volume=18;issue=1;spage=17;epage=18;aulast=Ray