European Journal of Cardiovascular Medicine

Hepatic tuberculosis is a rare form of extra-pulmonary tuberculosis The aim: to describe the clinical, morphological and evolutionary aspects of hepatic tuberculosis. Methods: The medical data of all cases of hepatic tuberculosis admitted to our department. Results: Among the 240 cases of abdominal tuberculosis, 6 patients had a hepatic location with a prevalence of 2.5%. They were 2 men and 4 women, with an average age of 38 years. The clinical and imaging manifestations were various. The diagnosis of tuberculosis was confirmed by the pathological study of the liver biopsies (4cases) or by the association of clinical, biologic and morphological arguments (2cases). The clinical and biological course was favorable in all patients under anti-tuberculosis protocol. Conclusion: Hepatic tuberculosis, although rare, should be considered in endemic countries. Its diagnosis is difficult to establish, because it simulates many pathologies.