Isolated pancreatic tuberculosis: a rare occurrence

Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2012 Jul;87(1):1-2. doi: 10.4269/ajtmh.2012.12-0054.

Abstract

Isolated tuberculosis of the pancreas is rare even in developing countries where abdominal tuberculosis continues to be prevalent. We present a case of pancreatic tuberculosis in an immunocompetent male with confounding imaging findings and non-contributory clinical details.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Biopsy, Needle
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Pancreatic Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Pancreatic Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Tuberculosis / diagnosis*
  • Tuberculosis / diagnostic imaging
  • Ultrasonography