Localized hepatic tuberculosis presenting as fever of unknown origin

AUTOR(ES)

Ferrari, Teresa Cristina Abreu, Couto, Carolina Mundim, Vilaça, Tatiane Silva, Xavier, Marcelo Antônio Pascoal

FONTE

Brazilian Journal of Infectious Diseases

DATA DE PUBLICAÇÃO

2006-10

RESUMO

Localized hepatic tuberculosis is a rare clinical form of tuberculosis infection; it has signs and symptoms related only to hepatic injury, with minimal or no extrahepatic involvement. It frequently presents as a non-specific syndrome, with systemic manifestations, which can sometimes result in a diagnostic dilemma. A high index of suspicion is required and a definitive diagnosis can be very difficult. We report a case of localized hepatic tuberculosis that presented as fever of unknown origin.

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