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A Rare Case of Isolated Pancreatic Tuberculosis
Daniel J Waintraub1, Lionel S D'Souza2, Emilio Madrigal3
1Department of Medicine, Mount Sinai Beth Israel Medical Center, New York, NY.
Pancreatic tuberculosis (TB) is a rare cause of pancreatic masses, often mimicking cancer. Early diagnosis is crucial, especially in endemic regions, for appropriate treatment.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Infectious Diseases
- Oncology
Background:
- Pancreatic tuberculosis (TB) is an uncommon condition.
- It presents diagnostic challenges due to its similarity to pancreatic neoplasms.
- Consideration is vital in patients from TB-endemic areas.
Observation:
- A 31-year-old Indian male presented with constitutional symptoms including fevers, night sweats, and weight loss.
- He also reported epigastric pain.
- Abdominal MRI revealed a mass in the pancreatic head.
Findings:
- Biopsy confirmed the pancreatic head mass was tuberculosis.
- This highlights the importance of considering TB in pancreatic lesions.
Implications:
- Recognizing pancreatic TB is critical for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
- This case underscores the need for differential diagnosis in pancreatic masses.
- Timely identification can prevent misdiagnosis as pancreatic cancer, ensuring appropriate management.
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