Undiagnosed Hepatic Tuberculosis Presenting With Intraabdominal Rupture and Hemoperitoneum, Requiring Urgent Hepatic

Shitesh Malewadkar1, Vivek Shetty1, Soumil Vyas2

  • 1Department of Hepato Biliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Jaslok Hospital and Medical Research Centre, Mumbai, India.

Summary

Isolated liver tuberculosis presenting as a liver abscess is rare, even in endemic areas. This case highlights the need for high suspicion in diagnosing hepatic abscesses, especially when complications like hemorrhage occur.