Coexisting Pyogenic and Tuberculous Liver Abscess in Uncontrolled Diabetes: A Diagnostic Challenge.

Authors

Hamna Mehfooz, Azba Israr, Syed Hassan Tanvir Ramzi, Akram Malik, Syed Muhammad Salman Hassan, Sarim Hassan Shahab, Fazal Habib

Published in

Clinical case reports. Volume 14. Issue 7. Pages e73149. Epub Jul 14, 2026.

Abstract

Hepatic tuberculosis can mimic pyogenic liver abscess, particularly in patients with uncontrolled diabetes. Persistent or atypical hepatic lesions unresponsive to antibiotics should prompt tissue diagnosis using histopathology and molecular assays like GeneXpert to ensure timely diagnosis and appropriate management.

PMID:
42460111
Bibliographic data and abstract were imported from PubMed on 16 Jul 2026.

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