Asian Journal of Surgery

Asian Journal of Surgery

Volume 27, Issue 4, October 2004, Pages 342-344
Asian Journal of Surgery

Case Report
Common Bile Duct Perforation Due to Tuberculosis: A Case Report

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A young man with HIV presented with biliary peritonitis secondary to spontaneous common bile duct perforation. Investigation revealed that the perforation was due to Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Tuberculosis of the bile duct is uncommon and usually presents with obstructive jaundice due to stricture. Bile duct perforation due to tuberculosis is extremely rare. Its management is discussed.

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