Unusual presentation of tuberculosis in an elderly male: a case report

Clin Case Rep. 2015 Jan;3(1):43-5. doi: 10.1002/ccr3.144. Epub 2014 Nov 6.

Abstract

Tuberculous liver abscess is an extremely rare condition, even in tuberculosis endemic countries. A 68-year-old male presented with 2 months of fever, significant weight loss, and hepatomegaly. Ultrasonography revealed a right hepatic lobe abscess. Guided aspiration of the fluid showed tubercular bacilli. He had no evidence of active Tuberculosis elsewhere.

Keywords: Elderly; Mycobacterium tuberculosis; liver abscess.

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  • Case Reports