Pancreatic tuberculosis.
Publication/Presentation Date
6-1-1995
Abstract
Pancreatic tuberculosis is a rare clinical entity. It most often is associated with miliary tuberculosis or occurs in the immunocompromised patient and is extremely uncommon in nonendemic geographic regions. Described is a case of isolated infection of the pancreas by Mycobacterium tuberculosis occurring in an otherwise healthy individual from North America who presented with recurrent hyperamylasemia and fevers. Computerized tomography revealed a multiloculated lesion in the head of the pancreas. Intraoperative biopsies demonstrated granulomas. The diagnosis was confirmed by positive cultures. Triple drug therapy was effective in alleviating symptoms, and a follow up CT revealed a normal pancreas. One year following operation the patient remains well.
Volume
61
Issue
6
First Page
513
Last Page
515
ISSN
0003-1348
Published In/Presented At
Brusko G, Melvin WS, Fromkes JJ, Ellison EC. Pancreatic tuberculosis. Am Surg. 1995 Jun;61(6):513-5. PMID: 7762900.
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
7762900
Department(s)
Department of Surgery
Document Type
Article