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* As per other forms of [[Mycobacterium tuberculosis#Management|Mycobacterium tuberculosis]], duration of 6 to 12 months |
* As per other forms of [[Mycobacterium tuberculosis#Management|Mycobacterium tuberculosis]], duration of 6 to 12 months |
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== Further Reading == |
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* Hickey AJ, Gounder L, Moosa MY, Drain PK. A systematic review of hepatic tuberculosis with considerations in human immunodeficiency virus co-infection. BMC Infect Dis. 2015 May 6;15:209. doi: [https://doi.org/10.1186%2Fs12879-015-0944-6 10.1186/s12879-015-0944-6]. PMID: [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25943103 25943103]; PMCID: [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4425874/ PMC4425874]. |
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Revision as of 19:30, 13 June 2023
Background
- Infection of the liver by Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Clinical Manifestations
- Most commonly presents with hepatomegaly and fever
- Also respiratory symptoms, abdominal pain, and weight loss are common
- Elevated ALP and GGT
Diagnosis
- Poor sensitivity of liver biopsy showing AFB and growing tuberculosis, but PCR often positive
- Histology usually shows caseating granuloma
Management
- As per other forms of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, duration of 6 to 12 months
Further Reading
- Hickey AJ, Gounder L, Moosa MY, Drain PK. A systematic review of hepatic tuberculosis with considerations in human immunodeficiency virus co-infection. BMC Infect Dis. 2015 May 6;15:209. doi: 10.1186/s12879-015-0944-6. PMID: 25943103; PMCID: PMC4425874.
