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  • Gastroenterology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Tuberculosis (TB) of the pancreas is an uncommon manifestation, affecting both immunocompetent and immunocompromised individuals.
  • Clinical and radiological presentations are often non-specific, frequently leading to misdiagnosis as pancreatic malignancy or other common pancreatic pathologies.
  • TB of the pancreas typically involves the pancreatic head and uncinate process.

Observation:

  • A middle-aged, immunocompromised male presented with symptoms suggestive of pancreatitis.
  • Initial presentation included left-sided tubercular pleural effusion.
  • Computed tomography (CT) of the abdomen was crucial for diagnosis.

Findings:

  • The patient was diagnosed with pancreatitis based on clinical presentation.
  • CT imaging confirmed tuberculosis of the pancreas.
  • The case illustrates a rare extrapulmonary TB presentation involving the pancreas.

Implications:

  • Highlights the importance of considering pancreatic tuberculosis in the differential diagnosis of pancreatic lesions, especially in immunocompromised patients.
  • Emphasizes the role of advanced imaging like CT in identifying rare pancreatic pathologies.
  • Suggests a need for increased awareness among clinicians regarding extrapulmonary tuberculosis manifestations.