Tuberculous colo-appendicular fistula

ABSTRACT

A case of tuberculous fistula between the appendix and sigmoid colon is being presented. Appendicectomy with resection of the part of sigmoid colon having the fistula was performed. Histopathology report of the appendix and mesenteric lymph nodes revealed chronic granulomatous appendicitis and lymphadenitis with caseation. To the best of our knowledge it has not been reported in literature before