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[Imaging of pancreatic and hepatic tuberculosis in an infant presenting with jaundice]

L Kacemi1, R Dafiri

  • 1Service de Radiologie, Hôpital d'enfants - Maternité, Rabat, Maroc. kacemi_loubna@hotmail.com

Journal De Radiologie
|May 13, 2006
PubMed

Insights

Abdominal tuberculosis is rising and mimics other illnesses. This case highlights pancreatic tuberculosis causing obstructive jaundice in an infant, a rare pediatric presentation.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Gastroenterology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Abdominal tuberculosis (TB) incidence has risen globally.
  • Abdominal TB can present with diverse, non-specific symptoms, mimicking various conditions.
  • Pancreatic involvement in pediatric TB is rare but significant.

Observation:

  • A case report of an infant presenting with obstructive jaundice.
  • The infant exhibited hepatic involvement alongside pancreatic issues.
  • Diagnostic imaging included sonography and computed tomography (CT).

Findings:

  • Pancreatic tuberculosis was identified as the cause of obstructive jaundice.
  • Imaging revealed characteristic sonographic and CT features of pancreatic TB.
  • The presentation underscores the diagnostic challenge of abdominal TB in children.

Implications:

  • Highlights the importance of considering abdominal TB in pediatric obstructive jaundice.
  • Emphasizes the role of advanced imaging in diagnosing rare pediatric infections.
  • Contributes to understanding the varied clinical manifestations of abdominal tuberculosis.

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