Publication Name	World Journal of Gastrointestinal Oncology
Manuscript ID	115812
Country	China

Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Case Report
Article Title	Isolated hepatic tuberculoma: A case report and review of literature
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Dan-Yu Qi, Yu-Chong Zhao and Li-Ping Chen
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Corresponding Author	Li-Ping Chen, MD, Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, No. 1095 Jiefang Avenue, Wuhan 430030, Hubei Province, China. lpchen@hust.edu.cn
Key Words	Hepatic tuberculosis; Hepatic tuberculoma; Endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration; Granuloma; Case report
Core Tip	This case report describes a young immunocompetent male with primary hepatic tuberculosis, presenting as an isolated caudate lobe lesion without extrahepatic involvement. Clinical manifestation was atypical, characterized solely by abdominal pain. Radiological findings mimicked a malignant tumor. The final diagnosis was confirmed through endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration biopsy (EUS-FNA) and polymerase chain reaction. Both blood and liver tissue tuberculosis spot tests were negative, so it should not be solely relied upon for diagnosis. This case highlights the crucial role of EUS-FNA in obtaining diagnosis and successful treatment, emphasizing its value when imaging can not provide a clear diagnosis.
Citation	Qi DY, Zhao YC, Chen LP. Isolated hepatic tuberculoma: A case report and review of literature. World J Gastrointest Oncol 2025; In press

Received	2025-10-27 13:20
Peer-Review Started	2025-10-27 13:20
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2025-11-05 09:30
Return for Revision	2025-11-05 14:55
Revised	2025-11-25 16:50
Publication Fee Transferred	2025-11-26 15:47
Second Decision by Editor	2025-12-19 02:37
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Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2025-12-19 06:53
Articles in Press	2025-12-19 06:53
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