Korean J Hepatobiliary Pancreat Surg.  1999 Aug;3(2):211-214.

Tuberculous Pancreatic Abscess: A case report

• Lee S
• Choi SH
• Yun SS
• Lim KW

Abstract

Tuberculosis remains a major health problem in developing contries. The development of abdominal tuberculosis is independent of pulmonary disease in most patients. It mainly involves abdominal lymph nodes and the ileocecal junction. Other abdominal organs that are uncommonly involved. Pancreatic involvement is a very rare disorder, little reported in the literature. Here we report on a 34-year old woman who presented with enlargement of tail of the pancreas without any symptoms and clinical signs. The image diagnostic tools revealed a 5cm sized mass in the tail of the pancreas. All laboratory tests were normal. Distal pancreatectomy with spelnectomy was performed. The patient was discharged with a good general condition without any complications.

Keyword

Tuberculosis; Pancreas

MeSH Terms

Abscess*
Adult
Female
Humans
Lung Diseases
Lymph Nodes
Pancreas
Pancreatectomy
Tuberculosis