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  • Title: Isolated tubercular liver abscess in an elderly diabetic successfully treated with systemic antitubercular drugs.
    Author: Rai R, Tripathi VD, Rangare V, Reddy DS, Patel P.
    Journal: J Pak Med Assoc; 2012 Feb; 62(2):170-2. PubMed ID: 22755384.
    Abstract:
    Tubercular liver abscess is a rare extrapulmonary manifestation of tuberculosis. We are presenting a case of isolated tubercular liver abscess in a 70 year old diabetic male without any evidence of tuberculosis in the lungs or abdomen. Diagnosis was made on the basis of radiological findings along with PCR for Mycobacterium tuberculosis in pus aspirated from abscess under CT guidance. Systemic antitubercular drugs were given for 6 months. On follow up patient improved clinically with radiological evidence of resolution of abscess.
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