Table 1.
Clinical characteristics of the 5 cases of hepatic tuberculosis
| clinical characteristics | n | patient number |
|---|---|---|
| Epigastric pain | 5 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
| Lethargy | 4 | 2, 3, 4, 5 |
| Mild fever | 3 | 1, 4, 5 |
| Jaundice | 2 | 2, 3 |
| Previous TB infection | 3 | 2, 3, 5 |
| Hepatomegaly | 3 | 1, 2, 5 |
| Splenomegaly | 1 | 5 |
| Raised ALP | 3 | 1, 3, 4 |
| Raised WBC | 2 | 1, 2 |
| Raised γGT | 3 | 1, 3, 4 |
| Raised ESR | 2 | 2, 5 |
| FNA | 3 | 1, 4, 5 |
| Classification | ||
| TLGT | 3 | 2, 3, 5 |
| Primary tuberculoma | 1 | 1 |
| Primary tuberculous abscess | 1 | 4 |
| Treatment | ||
| Surgical procedures along with anti-TB | 3 | 1, 2, 3 |
| Anti-TB | 2 | 4, 5 |
ALP: alkaline phosphatase; WBC: white blood cell count; γGT: γ-glutamyl transpeptidase; ESR: erythrocyte sedimentation rate; FNA: ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration biopsy; TLGT: tuberculosis of the liver associated with generalized miliary tuberculosis.