Solitary tuberculous abscess of liver

J Indian Med Assoc. 2001 Oct;99(10):591-2.

Abstract

Tuberculous liver abscess (TLA) is an extremely rare condition even in the country where tuberculosis is an alarming public health problem. Here a case of TLA is reported from Nepal with diagnostic and management principles and review of literature.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Antitubercular Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Drainage / methods
  • Drug Therapy, Combination
  • Humans
  • Liver / pathology
  • Liver Abscess / diagnosis*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Nepal
  • Tuberculosis, Hepatic / diagnosis*
  • Tuberculosis, Hepatic / therapy

Substances

  • Antitubercular Agents