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Hepatic tuberculosis; a rare case of bleeding gastric varices

  • Shyr Ming Sheen-Chen*
  • , Fong Fu Chou
  • , Dar In Tai
  • , Hock Liew Eng
  • *Corresponding author for this work
  • Chang Gung Memorial Hospital

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Abstract

A laparotomy was performed on a 68-year-old female who, in spite of medical treatment, suffered from uncontrolled upper gastrointestinal bleeding due to ruptured gastric varices. Histological examination of the liver tissue taken during operation revealed tuberculosis. Hepatic tuberculosis, although rare, should be kept in mind as one of the differential diagnosis when there is unexplained, noncirrhotic bleeding gastric varices.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)225-227
Number of pages3
JournalTubercle
Volume71
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - 09 1990
Externally publishedYes

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This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

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