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The differential diagnosis includes primary and metastatic liver malignancies. Our aim is to describe the rare entity of HTB via a case presentation. Patient and Methods. We report a case of a 50-year-old female with abdominal pain, weight loss, fever, and anorexia. All imaging methods described a liver lesion. She underwent right lobe hepatectomy, and the histological evaluation demonstrated granuloma with central caseous necrosis. Results. Seven months postoperatively, the patient remains fit and healthy. Conclusion. HTB is a rare entity with no specific symptoms, signs, and no laboratory nor imaging findings. 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