Primary nodular hepatic tuberculosis mimicking hepatic neoplasia in an immunocompetent host
Braz. j. infect. dis
; 13(2): 153-154, Apr. 2009. ilus
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ABSTRACT
We present and describe a case of nodular primary hepatic tuberculosis mimicking hepatic neoplasia in an immunocompetent host. This particularly rare presentation, associated with unspecific imaging, laboratory andclinical findings and relatively unspecific microbiological results make diagnosis extremely difficult, usually requiring surgical intervention.
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LILACS
Asunto principal:
Tuberculosis Hepática
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Neoplasias Hepáticas
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
Límite:
Female
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Braz. j. infect. dis
Asunto de la revista:
DOENCAS TRANSMISSIVEIS
Año:
2009
Tipo del documento:
Article