Tuberculosis of gall bladder without associated gall stones or cystic duct obstruction
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Tuberculosis of the gall bladder, a rarity in itself, is always found associated with gallstones or cystic duct obstruction. The present case of tuberculosis of the gall bladder is being reported for its extreme rarity as it was without associated gallstones or cystic duct obstruction.
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تاریخ انتشار 2005