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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Oncology
  • Diagnostic Imaging

Background:

  • Pancreatic abscesses are rare complications of pancreatitis.
  • Typical symptoms include abdominal pain, fever, and nausea, but atypical presentations are unusual.
  • Pancreatic masses often raise suspicion for malignancy.

Observation:

  • A 67-year-old male presented with obstructive jaundice and an elevated CA 19-9, with a pancreatic head lesion suggestive of malignancy.
  • Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) revealed a bile duct stricture, and endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) identified a drainable fluid collection.
  • Aspiration of the collection yielded pyogenic material, and the patient's symptoms resolved with conservative management.

Findings:

  • Initial suspicion of pancreatic cancer was based on imaging and elevated tumor markers.
  • EUS-guided aspiration revealed a pancreatic abscess, not a solid tumor.
  • Conservative management led to resolution, with normalization of CA 19-9 levels.

Implications:

  • EUS-guided biopsy can prevent misdiagnosis and unnecessary surgery for pancreatic masses.
  • Consideration of nonmalignant pancreatic collections is vital in the differential diagnosis.
  • This case highlights the importance of EUS in evaluating pancreatic lesions, particularly in patients with diabetes mellitus.