PSEUDOTUMORAL HEPATIC TUBERCULOSIS

In the absence of active pulmonary disease, hepatic focal tuberculosis is a rare form of tuberculosis. We present a case of pseudotumoral he patic tuberculosis in a 44 year old man; diagnosis is difficult becaus e of its radiological similarity with primary or metastatic hepatic ca ncer. Percutaneus biopsy with US or CT guidance offers a good diagnost ic alternative to laparoscopy. Histology examination revealed a tuberc uloid granulomatous lesion. The disease has a good response to tubercu lostatic treatment.