Primary Solitary Tuberculosis of the Liver
1992
Primary Solitary Tuberculosis of the Liver
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Ali Emre, Edip Akpinar, Koray Acarli, Aydin Alper, U(3ur Evikba, Orhan Ariojulu
Primary Institution: University of Istanbul, Medical Faculty
Conclusion
Primary solitary tuberculosis of the liver should be considered in the differential diagnosis of solitary liver lesions.
Supporting Evidence
- Primary solitary tuberculosis of the liver is a rare condition with approximately 100 cases reported.
- The patient presented with symptoms that were initially suspected to be hepatocellular carcinoma.
- Histological examination confirmed the diagnosis of tuberculosis after liver resection.
Takeaway
A young man had a rare type of liver infection that looked like cancer, but it was actually tuberculosis. After surgery and medicine, he got better.
Methodology
The patient underwent liver resection and was treated with antituberculous therapy.
Limitations
The diagnosis is often difficult to make pre-operatively, and many cases may only be diagnosed at surgery or postmortem.
Participant Demographics
A 24-year-old male patient.
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