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Area of Science:

  • Hepatology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Microbiology

Background:

  • Primary hepatic tuberculosis is an uncommon manifestation of Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection.
  • Tuberculosis typically affects the lungs, but can disseminate to other organs, including the liver.

Observation:

  • A 50-year-old male presented with right hypochondrium pain, indicative of liver pathology.
  • Imaging revealed lesions in both lobes of the liver.

Findings:

  • Fine-needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) of hepatic lesions was crucial for diagnosis.
  • Histopathological examination and PCR for Mycobacterium tuberculosis on FNAC specimens confirmed the diagnosis.
  • This confirmed primary hepatic tuberculosis, without evidence of pulmonary involvement.

Implications:

  • Early diagnosis of primary hepatic tuberculosis is vital for effective treatment.
  • FNAC is a valuable tool for diagnosing focal liver lesions of infectious origin.
  • Increased awareness among clinicians is necessary to consider this rare diagnosis in endemic areas.