Tuberculous liver abscess as a unique cause of liver abscess: A case report and literature review
<h3>Introduction</h3><p dir="ltr">TLA is most commonly associated with an immunocompromised state, a focus of infection in the lungs or gastrointestinal system, or as part of congenital or miliary tuberculosis. Isolated TLA is rare, with only a few cases reported in the l...
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| author | Elabbass A. Abdelmahmuod (14777296) |
| author2 | Mahmoud Elayana (17714463) Eihab Subahi (17714466) Loai Aker (17128867) Mohammed A. Alamin (14182297) Gamal Alfitori (17714469) |
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| author_facet | Elabbass A. Abdelmahmuod (14777296) Mahmoud Elayana (17714463) Eihab Subahi (17714466) Loai Aker (17128867) Mohammed A. Alamin (14182297) Gamal Alfitori (17714469) |
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| dc.creator.none.fl_str_mv | Elabbass A. Abdelmahmuod (14777296) Mahmoud Elayana (17714463) Eihab Subahi (17714466) Loai Aker (17128867) Mohammed A. Alamin (14182297) Gamal Alfitori (17714469) |
| dc.date.none.fl_str_mv | 2023-10-05T03:00:00Z |
| dc.identifier.none.fl_str_mv | 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e20755 |
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| dc.subject.none.fl_str_mv | Biomedical and clinical sciences Clinical sciences Tuberculosis TB Liver abscess Tuberculous abscess Immunocompetent |
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| description | <h3>Introduction</h3><p dir="ltr">TLA is most commonly associated with an immunocompromised state, a focus of infection in the lungs or gastrointestinal system, or as part of congenital or miliary tuberculosis. Isolated TLA is rare, with only a few cases reported in the literature.</p><h3>Methods</h3><p dir="ltr">We describe a case of a 24-years-old healthy male with an isolated Tuberculous Liver abscess presented with prolonged fever, abdominal pain, and general malaise. He was successfully treated with a 6-month antituberculosis regimen and percutaneous abscess drainage.</p><h3>Discussion and conclusion</h3><p dir="ltr">The signs and symptoms of isolated TLA are nonspecific. The diagnosis requires a high index of suspicion, especially in endemic areas and in individuals with a known tuberculosis risk factor. A better outcome is linked to an early diagnosis and timely treatment with systemic Antituberculous medications. This case report highlights the importance of considering TLA (Tuberculous or Tubercular Liver Abscess) when diagnosing hepatic masses or abscesses as a possible cause of extrapulmonary tuberculosis (EPTB).</p><h2>Other Information</h2><p dir="ltr">Published in: Heliyon<br>License: <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" target="_blank">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a><br>See article on publisher's website: <a href="https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e20755" target="_blank">https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e20755</a></p> |
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| spelling | Tuberculous liver abscess as a unique cause of liver abscess: A case report and literature reviewElabbass A. Abdelmahmuod (14777296)Mahmoud Elayana (17714463)Eihab Subahi (17714466)Loai Aker (17128867)Mohammed A. Alamin (14182297)Gamal Alfitori (17714469)Biomedical and clinical sciencesClinical sciencesTuberculosisTBLiver abscessTuberculous abscessImmunocompetent<h3>Introduction</h3><p dir="ltr">TLA is most commonly associated with an immunocompromised state, a focus of infection in the lungs or gastrointestinal system, or as part of congenital or miliary tuberculosis. Isolated TLA is rare, with only a few cases reported in the literature.</p><h3>Methods</h3><p dir="ltr">We describe a case of a 24-years-old healthy male with an isolated Tuberculous Liver abscess presented with prolonged fever, abdominal pain, and general malaise. He was successfully treated with a 6-month antituberculosis regimen and percutaneous abscess drainage.</p><h3>Discussion and conclusion</h3><p dir="ltr">The signs and symptoms of isolated TLA are nonspecific. The diagnosis requires a high index of suspicion, especially in endemic areas and in individuals with a known tuberculosis risk factor. A better outcome is linked to an early diagnosis and timely treatment with systemic Antituberculous medications. This case report highlights the importance of considering TLA (Tuberculous or Tubercular Liver Abscess) when diagnosing hepatic masses or abscesses as a possible cause of extrapulmonary tuberculosis (EPTB).</p><h2>Other Information</h2><p dir="ltr">Published in: Heliyon<br>License: <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" target="_blank">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a><br>See article on publisher's website: <a href="https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e20755" target="_blank">https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e20755</a></p>2023-10-05T03:00:00ZTextJournal contributioninfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersiontextcontribution to journal10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e20755https://figshare.com/articles/journal_contribution/Tuberculous_liver_abscess_as_a_unique_cause_of_liver_abscess_A_case_report_and_literature_review/24921513CC BY 4.0info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessoai:figshare.com:article/249215132023-10-05T03:00:00Z |
| spellingShingle | Tuberculous liver abscess as a unique cause of liver abscess: A case report and literature review Elabbass A. Abdelmahmuod (14777296) Biomedical and clinical sciences Clinical sciences Tuberculosis TB Liver abscess Tuberculous abscess Immunocompetent |
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| title | Tuberculous liver abscess as a unique cause of liver abscess: A case report and literature review |
| title_full | Tuberculous liver abscess as a unique cause of liver abscess: A case report and literature review |
| title_fullStr | Tuberculous liver abscess as a unique cause of liver abscess: A case report and literature review |
| title_full_unstemmed | Tuberculous liver abscess as a unique cause of liver abscess: A case report and literature review |
| title_short | Tuberculous liver abscess as a unique cause of liver abscess: A case report and literature review |
| title_sort | Tuberculous liver abscess as a unique cause of liver abscess: A case report and literature review |
| topic | Biomedical and clinical sciences Clinical sciences Tuberculosis TB Liver abscess Tuberculous abscess Immunocompetent |