An Interesting Case of Non-Resolving Hepatogastric Fistula – An Unseen Cause
Hepatic tuberculosis presents one of the rare forms of extra-pulmonary tuberculosis. It is usually secondary to infection in the lung or the gut. Tuberculous liver abscess is the rarer manifestation even in endemic areas of Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Hepatogastric fistula secondary to tuberculous...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited
2016-02-01
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| Series: | Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research |
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| Online Access: | https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/7301/15380_CE[Ra]_F(P)_PF1(VIAK)_PFA(AK)_PF2(AGAK).pdf |
| Summary: | Hepatic tuberculosis presents one of the rare forms of extra-pulmonary tuberculosis. It is usually secondary to infection in the lung or
the gut. Tuberculous liver abscess is the rarer manifestation even in endemic areas of Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Hepatogastric fistula
secondary to tuberculous liver abscess has never been reported in literature. We herein report a case of a disseminated tuberculous
liver abscess complicated by hepatogastric fistula, which posed a considerable diagnostic challenge. It was treated successfully with
anti tubercular drugs. Liver abscess with atypical features and non responsive to antibiotics should raise the suspicious of tuberculosis
or fungal infections. |
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| ISSN: | 2249-782X 0973-709X |