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  • Infectious Diseases
  • Gastroenterology
  • Public Health

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  • Tuberculosis (TB) remains a significant public health concern, exacerbated by socioeconomic factors and co-infections like Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV).
  • While pulmonary TB is most common, extrapulmonary TB, including gastrointestinal involvement, is increasingly recognized.
  • Digestive TB accounts for less than 10% of all TB cases.

Observation:

  • A case study of a 43-year-old immunocompromised male with HIV, low CD4 count, and high viral load, presenting with fever, weight loss, and abdominal pain.
  • Abdominal tomography revealed a pancreatic tail collection; fine needle aspiration confirmed Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
  • The patient had no prior antiretroviral therapy.

Findings:

  • Exclusive pancreatic tuberculosis is an exceptionally rare extrapulmonary manifestation of TB.
  • This diagnosis was confirmed through microbiological analysis of pancreatic fluid.
  • The patient showed a positive response to combined anti-tuberculosis and antiretroviral therapy.

Implications:

  • Early and accurate diagnosis of pancreatic TB is crucial, especially in HIV-positive individuals, due to its potential severity.
  • A high index of clinical suspicion and diagnostic procedures like fine needle aspiration are vital for identifying this rare condition.
  • Prompt initiation of appropriate anti-TB and antiretroviral treatment leads to favorable patient outcomes.