Rare pseudotumoral hepatic tuberculosis mimicking malignancy: a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge
This case underscores the importance of including hepatic tuberculosis (TB), particularly its rare pseudotumoral form, in the differential diagnosis of hepatic masses, even in immunocompetent patients without pulmonary involvement or in non-endemic regions.Imaging findings alone may mimic malignancy, emphasizing the critical role of liver biopsy and histopathological analysis in achieving a definitive diagnosis and avoiding unnecessary surgical interventions.Recognizing atypical forms of TB is crucial for timely initiation of antitubercular therapy, which can lead to complete resolution and prevent potentially fatal complications.
Authors
- Mouna Sabiri
- Mohamed Labied
- Ghizlane Lembarki (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6583-1866)
- Samira Lezar
- Chorouk Mountassir
- Rahma Khabab
Institutions
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Ibn Rochd (MA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- European Journal of Case Reports in Internal Medicine
- Published
- 2025-02-07
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.12890/2025_005162
- Primary Topic
- Diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00