TB Research

Liver Tuberculosis Presenting As Fever of Unknown Origin: A Case Report and Imaging Spectrum With a Review of Literature

Suchita Bahurupe, Sandip Dhote, Suresh Phatak, Kajal Mitra, Prashant Onkar

Cureus · 2023-10

Abstract

Hepatic tuberculosis is not commonly seen, and it can be easily missed unless there is strong suspicion. It presents clinically with non-specific symptoms like pain in the upper right abdomen, tenderness, mild fever, sweating at night, losing weight, feeling tired, and a lump in the abdomen. We are reporting a case of a 41-year-old female who presented with an intermittent history of fever and right hypochondriac pain for 10 years. Ultrasound and contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CECT) scans of the patient revealed a mass lesion with classical imaging findings of tuberculosis. Subsequently, a biopsy was conducted, confirming the presence of liver tuberculosis.

MeSH terms

  • Medicine
  • Abdomen
  • Tuberculosis
  • Fever of unknown origin
  • Radiology
  • Biopsy
  • Lesion
  • Computed tomography
  • Abdominal pain
  • Surgery