Abstract

Tuberculosis affecting the gallbladder is a very uncommon occurrence and is usually detected alongside calculous or acalculous cholecystitis. It is often challenging to diagnose tuberculosis of the gallbladder before surgery. Research indicates that most cases are not diagnosed until after the gallbladder has been removed, except in cases where there is strong suspicion of tuberculosis. Even then, confirmation of the diagnosis can only be achieved through histopathological examination of the gallbladder. We are reporting a case of gallbladder tuberculosis in an 18-year-old male who visited the surgical outpatient department with symptoms of chronic cholecystitis resulting from the presence of gallstones. Abdominal ultrasound detected a single gallbladder stone situated in the fundal region. After, undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy and receiving anti-tubercular drugs, the patient demonstrated a positive result in terms of the patient’s health and improvement visible on medical imaging.

Keywords:Cholecystectomy; Gallstones; Tuberculosis