ArticleCase reports in surgery2020
The Unexpected Diagnosis of Hepatic Tuberculosis in an Immunocompetent Patient.
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- Peripancreatic Tuberculosis Mimicking Metastatic Pancreatic Malignancy With Hepatic Lesions.Cureus · 2026Article
- Detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in a patient with suspected cystic echinococcosis: a case report.Journal of medical case reports · 2025Article
- Isolated nodular hepatic tuberculosis in an immunocompetent patient following dexamethasone treatment for COVID-19.Oxford medical case reports · 2025Article
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- Unexpected isolated hepatic tuberculosis discovered during laparoscopic cholecystectomy: A case report.La Tunisie medicale · 2023Article
- Clinical Manifestation, Imaging Features and Treatment Follow-up of 29 Cases with Hepatic Tubercolosis.Mediterranean journal of hematology and infectious diseases · 2022Article
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Abstract
BACKGROUND/
aimTuberculosis (TB) is a chronic infectious disease which affects millions. The most affected system is the respiratory. Thus, hepatic TB (HTB) without involvement of other organs is not common. Its clinical manifestations are not specific, and both imaging and histopathological findings are necessary for the diagnosis. The differential diagnosis includes primary and metastatic liver malignancies. Our aim is to describe the rare entity of HTB via a case presentation.
resultsSeven months postoperatively, the patient remains fit and healthy.
conclusionHTB is a rare entity with no specific symptoms, signs, and no laboratory nor imaging findings. It can be managed effectively if diagnosed in time or lead to death if left untreated.
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