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CT appearance in tuberculous pancreatic abscess.

K C Cho1, S L Lucak, H M Delany

  • 1Department of Radiology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY 10461.

Journal of Computer Assisted Tomography
|January 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

Tuberculosis can manifest as a pancreatic abscess, presenting atypical imaging features that mimic pancreatic cancer. Early diagnosis is crucial for effective treatment in immunocompromised individuals.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Tuberculosis (TB) is a significant opportunistic infection in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) positive individuals.
  • Pancreatic abscesses are typically associated with distinct imaging findings on CT and ultrasound.
  • Intravenous drug abuse is a risk factor for various infections, including TB.

Observation:

  • A 47-year-old female with HIV and a history of intravenous drug abuse presented with prolonged fever and abdominal pain.
  • Imaging studies (CT and sonography) revealed a pancreatic lesion.
  • The lesion lacked typical abscess features like diffuse pancreatic enlargement and peripancreatic fluid, resembling a necrotic neoplasm.

Findings:

  • The pancreatic lesion was diagnosed as a tuberculous pancreatic abscess.

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  • Atypical imaging presentation complicated the initial diagnosis, mimicking a malignant tumor.
  • The case highlights the diverse clinical and radiological manifestations of extrapulmonary tuberculosis.

    • Implications:

    • This case underscores the importance of considering tuberculosis in the differential diagnosis of pancreatic lesions, especially in immunocompromised patients with atypical presentations.
    • Radiologists and clinicians should be aware of the varied imaging appearances of tuberculous pancreatic abscesses.
    • Prompt diagnosis and treatment of tuberculous pancreatic abscesses are essential to improve patient outcomes and prevent complications.