[Pseudotumoral hepatic tuberculosis].
In the absence of active pulmonary disease, hepatic focal tuberculosis is a rare form of tuberculosis. We present a case of pseudotumoral hepatic tuberculosis in a 44-year-old man; diagnosis is difficult because of its radiological similarity with primary or metastatic hepatic cancer. Percutaneous biopsy with US or CT guidance offers a good diagnostic alternative to laparoscopy. Histology examination revealed a tuberculoid granulomatous lesion. The disease has a good response to tuberculostatic treatment.
Bengoa Hernández
R
R
Sección de Digestivo, Hospital de Txagorritxu, Vitoria, Alava.
López Barbarin
J M
JM
Galdos Ayala
J
J
Alvarez Rubio
M
M
Delgado Fontaneda
E
E
García Campos
F
F
D000328:Adult; D000995:Antitubercular Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001707:Biopsy, Needle; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D006104:Granuloma, Plasma Cell / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D008099:Liver / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D008107:Liver Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D014386:Tuberculosis, Hepatic / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy
D000995:Antitubercular Agents
Tuberculosis hepática pseudotumoral.