Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Diseases of the Liver and Gallbladder01:26

Diseases of the Liver and Gallbladder

1.5K
Liver and gallbladder diseases are a significant health concern, with prominent conditions including cirrhosis, hepatitis, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), and gallstones. Jaundice is a common manifestation of liver and biliary disease.
Cirrhosis is characterized by the scarring of hepatic lobules in the liver, which are replaced by fibrous tissue, affecting the liver's normal functioning. NAFLD, on the other hand, is caused by an excessive build-up of fat in the liver, not...
1.5K
Pulmonary Tuberculosis IV01:26

Pulmonary Tuberculosis IV

250
Tuberculosis, more commonly referred to as TB, is an infectious disease stemming from Mycobacterium tuberculosis. While it primarily impacts the lungs, TB can also affect other body areas. Given its severity and global impact, timely and accurate diagnosis is crucial for controlling its spread and improving patient outcomes.
Several diagnostic approaches are used to detect TB. The conventional method is the Tuberculin Skin Test (TST), also known as the Mantoux test. However, this method has...
250
Pulmonary Tuberculosis III01:31

Pulmonary Tuberculosis III

560
Tuberculosis (TB) is a contagious infection primarily affecting the lung parenchyma but which can also affect other body parts. TB can be classified based on disease development, presentation, and the affected anatomical site.
The first classification is based on the development of the disease, and it includes the following categories:
560
Pulmonary Tuberculosis I01:29

Pulmonary Tuberculosis I

436
Tuberculosis, often called TB, is a contagious illness primarily caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It mainly affects the lung parenchyma but can also impact other body parts.
Causative Organism
The primary infectious agent causing tuberculosis is Mycobacterium tuberculosis, a slow-growing, acid-fast, aerobic rod that exhibits sensitivity to heat and ultraviolet light. Instances of Mycobacterium bovis and Mycobacterium avium contributing to the development of TB infection are rare.
Mode of...
436

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Monoallelic PARN mutation presenting as pancytopenia, hepatic fibrosis and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.

BMJ case reports·2026
Same author

<i>Klebsiella pneumoniae</i> Induced Leukocytoclastic Vasculitis.

The Journal of the Association of Physicians of India·2025
Same author

Coexistence of eosinophilic fasciitis and systemic lupus erythematosus: a case-based review.

Modern rheumatology case reports·2025
Same author

Calcinosis Universalis: An Atypical Presentation of Mi-2 Positive Juvenile Dermatomyositis - A Case-Based Review.

Mediterranean journal of rheumatology·2025
Same author

Neutrophil Z Is a Novel Marker to Differentiate Disease Flares From Bacterial Infections in Febrile SLE Patients.

International journal of rheumatic diseases·2025
Same author

Genomic hotspots in the DENV-2 serotype (E, NS4B, and NS5 genes) are associated with dengue disease severity in the endemic region of India.

PLoS neglected tropical diseases·2025

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Oct 31, 2025

Microscopy-based Assays for High-throughput Screening of Host Factors Involved in Brucella Infection of Hela Cells
15:29

Microscopy-based Assays for High-throughput Screening of Host Factors Involved in Brucella Infection of Hela Cells

Published on: August 5, 2016

8.4K

Hepatic brucelloma.

Vinus Taneja1, Rishikesh Dessai1, Pooja Khosla1

  • 1Dept. of Internal Medicine, 1417, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, Old Rajendra Nagar, New Delhi, 110060, India.

Idcases
|June 30, 2021
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Brucellosis commonly affects the liver due to its impact on the reticuloendothelial system. This report details a rare case of a liver abscess in a young, healthy individual, highlighting an unusual manifestation of this infection.

Keywords:
BrucellosisHepatic brucellomaLiver abscess

More Related Videos

Diagnosis and Surgical Treatment of Human Brucellar Spondylodiscitis
06:23

Diagnosis and Surgical Treatment of Human Brucellar Spondylodiscitis

Published on: May 23, 2021

5.0K
An Oncogenic Hepatocyte-Induced Orthotopic Mouse Model of Hepatocellular Cancer Arising in the Setting of Hepatic Inflammation and Fibrosis
06:38

An Oncogenic Hepatocyte-Induced Orthotopic Mouse Model of Hepatocellular Cancer Arising in the Setting of Hepatic Inflammation and Fibrosis

Published on: September 12, 2019

9.1K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Oct 31, 2025

Microscopy-based Assays for High-throughput Screening of Host Factors Involved in Brucella Infection of Hela Cells
15:29

Microscopy-based Assays for High-throughput Screening of Host Factors Involved in Brucella Infection of Hela Cells

Published on: August 5, 2016

8.4K
Diagnosis and Surgical Treatment of Human Brucellar Spondylodiscitis
06:23

Diagnosis and Surgical Treatment of Human Brucellar Spondylodiscitis

Published on: May 23, 2021

5.0K
An Oncogenic Hepatocyte-Induced Orthotopic Mouse Model of Hepatocellular Cancer Arising in the Setting of Hepatic Inflammation and Fibrosis
06:38

An Oncogenic Hepatocyte-Induced Orthotopic Mouse Model of Hepatocellular Cancer Arising in the Setting of Hepatic Inflammation and Fibrosis

Published on: September 12, 2019

9.1K

Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Hepatology
  • Microbiology

Background:

  • Brucellosis is a zoonotic infection with frequent liver involvement.
  • The reticuloendothelial system (RES) is significantly impacted by Brucella.
  • Liver abscesses (brucellomas) are rare complications of brucellosis.

Observation:

  • This case presents brucellosis with a liver abscess.
  • The affected individual was young and immunocompetent.
  • No pre-existing comorbidities were identified in the patient.

Findings:

  • The study documents an uncommon presentation of brucellosis.
  • A liver abscess was diagnosed in an otherwise healthy young adult.
  • This case underscores the variability of Brucella infection manifestations.

Implications:

  • Highlights the importance of considering brucellosis in liver abscess cases, even in immunocompetent individuals.
  • Suggests that Brucella can cause severe hepatic manifestations beyond typical RES involvement.
  • Contributes to the understanding of rare disease presentations and differential diagnoses in hepatology.