Isolated tubercular liver abscess in an elderly diabetic successfully treated with systemic antitubercular drugs
Rai, R.; Tripathi, V.D.; Rangare, V.; Reddy, D.S.; Patel, P.
JPMA. Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association 62(2): 170-172
2012
ISSN/ISBN: 0030-9982 PMID: 22755384 Document Number: 656466
Tubercular liver abscess is a rare extrapulmonary manifestation of tuberculosis. We are presenting a case of isolated tubercular liver abscess in a 70 year old diabetic male without any evidence of tuberculosis in the lungs or abdomen. Diagnosis was made on the basis of radiological findings along with PCR for Mycobacterium tuberculosis in pus aspirated from abscess under CT guidance. Systemic antitubercular drugs were given for 6 months. On follow up patient improved clinically with radiological evidence of resolution of abscess.