title: [Isolated hepatosplenic tuberculosis: 1 case].
abstract: A 27-year-old woman presented with high spiking fevers, progressive malaise, weight loss, and marked hepatosplenomegaly. The clinical picture and laboratory findings (including hepatic scintiscan, coeliac arteriography and abdominal lymphangiography) prompted surgical exploration of hypochondriac organs. On laparotomy, both liver and spleen surface exhibited extensive inflammatory lesions. Histopathologic investigations on hepatic tissue showed microscopic caseating granulomata. Specific stains and cultures for mycobacterium, fungi etc. were negative in tissue preparations. Antituberculous and steroid therapy elicited a rapid response. Follow-up observations indicated the resolution of specific hepatic lesions.
mesh_terms: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000328:Adult; D000995:Antitubercular Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001706:Biopsy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008099:Liver / Q000473:pathology; D014386:Tuberculosis, Hepatic / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology*; D014400:Tuberculosis, Splenic / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology*
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D000995:Antitubercular Agents
vernacular_title: La tuberculose hépato-splénique isolée: a propos d'une observation.