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Published in: Infection 2/2015

01-04-2015 | Case Report

Tubercular liver abscess: an uncommon presentation of disseminated tuberculosis

Authors: E. Carrara, E. Brunetti, A. Di Matteo, V. Ravetta, L. Minoli, D. Youkee

Published in: Infection | Issue 2/2015

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Abstract

We present a case of tubercular liver abscess with disseminated tuberculosis, associated with underlying HIV infection. The patient responded well to percutaneous drainage of the abscess and first-line quadruple antitubercular therapy. We report this case to highlight a rare manifestation of a common disease and to create greater awareness which may ensure timely diagnosis and avoid unnecessary surgical intervention.
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Metadata
Title
Tubercular liver abscess: an uncommon presentation of disseminated tuberculosis
Authors
E. Carrara
E. Brunetti
A. Di Matteo
V. Ravetta
L. Minoli
D. Youkee
Publication date
01-04-2015
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in
Infection / Issue 2/2015
Print ISSN: 0300-8126
Electronic ISSN: 1439-0973
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s15010-014-0707-0

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