Tuberculosis of liver is a rare disease. Pain in right hypochondrium and hepatomegaly are the main symptom and sign.A case of tuberculosis of liver is reported, that presented with hepatomegaly and pain in the right upper abdomen. Diagnosis of hepatic tuberculosis was made after laparotomy and liver histology. The patient recovered completely after a course of antitubercular therapy

Keywords- Tuberculosis; hepatomegaly; liver biopsy; antitubercular therapy

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Dr Banamali Nath

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R.D. Gardi Medical College, Surasa, Ujjain, M.P. 456001

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