Description

Tuberculous appendicitis is a rare form of appendicitis caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection in the appendix. It can present with symptoms similar to acute appendicitis but may also include systemic signs of tuberculosis.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that this term may be confused with regular appendicitis, so clarity is essential. Common variants include 'apendicitis por tuberculosis', which is colloquial and should be avoided in formal contexts. Always use the canonical term for accuracy.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was diagnosed with tuberculous appendicitis after presenting with abdominal pain and fever.

ES: El paciente fue diagnosticado con apendicitis tuberculosa tras presentar dolor abdominal y fiebre.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing with regular appendicitis; misinterpretation as 'tuberculosis' without specifying appendicitis; using colloquial terms instead of the canonical term.