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  • Title: Massive primary hepatic tuberculoma mimicking hepatocellular carcinoma in an immunocompetent host.
    Author: Brookes MJ, Field M, Dawkins DM, Gearty J, Wilson P.
    Journal: MedGenMed; 2006 Jul 18; 8(3):11. PubMed ID: 17406153.
    Abstract:
    Tuberculoma of the liver is rare in an immunocompetent individual. We report a 26-year-old man with upper abdominal pain, abnormal liver function, and raised inflammatory markers. Abdominal computed tomography (CT) scan revealed a mixed attenuation lesion measuring 6 x 5 cm occupying most of the left lobe of the liver. Subsequent histology and culture confirmed tuberculous abscess. Following antituberculous therapy, repeat CT scan revealed complete resolution of the initial findings. This case illustrates the diagnostic difficulties of hepatic tuberculosis (TB) and the importance of considering TB in patients with hepatic lesions.
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