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Fever of Unknown Origin due to Liver Tuberculosis Irman Firmansyah; Joko Jong; Noorwati Noorwati; Leo Nainggolan
The Indonesian Journal of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Digestive Endoscopy VOLUME 4, NUMBER 1, April 2003
Publisher : The Indonesian Society for Digestive Endoscopy

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24871/41200322-25

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Infection, especially extra pulmonary tuberculosis, remain the leading cause of fever of unknown origin (FUO). FUO is defined as temperature higher than 38.3 ºC with duration of fever of more than 3 weeks. We reported a case of liver tuberculosis, whose had fever more than 38.3 ºC in 2 months. A liver biopsy and histology evaluation have performed revealing liver tuberculosis. The patient received oral anti-tuberculosis agents. But after three days of anti-tuberculosis treatment, the patient experience jaundice. The patient was diagnosed as a drug induced hepatitis. After adjusted regimen of oral anti- tuberculosis, the patient’s condition improved. The patient was back home with good conditions. Keywords: fever of unknown origin - liver tuberculosis.
Co-Authors Irman Firmansyah Irman Firmansyah Joko Jong Leo Nainggolan