Medknow Publications on behalf of the Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons
Abstract
Hepatic tuberculosis is usually associated with an active pulmonary or
miliary tuberculosis, but rarely localizes as a liver tumor mass. The
clinical presentation of isolated liver tuberculosis is so rare and
atypical that it challenges the clinical acumen of the treating
physician. Diagnostic modalities like ultrasound and computed
tomography can miss the diagnosis. Ultimately, the diagnosis is
confirmed by demonstrating an acid fast Mycobacterium in aspirated pus
or necrotic material
