J Korean Radiol Soc.  2002 Jun;46(6):593-595. 10.3348/jkrs.2002.46.6.593.

Tuberculous Abscess of the Pancreas Presenting as Obstructive Jaundice: A Case Report

• Yoo DK
• Cho JS
• Shin KS
• Kang DY

• KMID: 2024684
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3348/jkrs.2002.46.6.593

Abstract

Pancreatic tuberculosis is very rare, though dissemination to the gastrointestinal tract and mesenteric lymph nodes is common. We describe a case of pancreatic tuberculosis presenting as a cystic mass in the pancreatic head, with biliary obstruction, in a patient with miliary pulmonary tuberculosis. Surgery for the curative treatment of jaundice was performed, and the histopathologic findings indicated that a pancreatic abscess with caseous necrosis was present, consistent with tuberculosis.

Keyword

Pancreas, abnormalities; Pancreas, diseases; Pancreas, CT

MeSH Terms

Abscess*
Gastrointestinal Tract
Head
Humans
Jaundice
Jaundice, Obstructive*
Lymph Nodes
Necrosis
Pancreas*
Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis, Pulmonary