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Journal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons
Medknow Publications on behalf of the Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons
ISSN: 0971-9261 EISSN: 0971-9261
Vol. 10, No. 2, 2005, pp. 105-107
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Bioline Code: ip05026
Full paper language: English
Document type: Research Article
Document available free of charge
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Journal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons, Vol. 10, No. 2, 2005, pp. 105-107
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Case Report - Isolated hepatic tuberculosis
Bangroo A.K., Malhotra Amit Singh
Abstract
Hepatic tuberculosis is usually associated with an active pulmonary or miliary tuberculosis, but rarely localizes as a liver tumor mass. The clinical presentation of isolated liver tuberculosis is so rare and atypical that it challenges the clinical acumen of the treating physician. Diagnostic modalities like ultrasound and computed tomography can miss the diagnosis. Ultimately, the diagnosis is confirmed by demonstrating an acid fast Mycobacterium in aspirated pus or necrotic material.
Keywords
Focal hepatic tuberculosis, isolated hepatic tuberculosis, tubercular granuloma, tubercular liver abscess
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