Soonchunhyang Med Sci.  2015 Dec;21(2):232-236. 10.0000/sms.2015.21.2.232.

Obstructive Jaundice Caused by Tuberculous Lymphadenopathies

• Kim JR
• Jang JW
• Chung SH
• Kang MK
• Kim JY
• Park JH

• KMID: 2317797
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.0000/sms.2015.21.2.232

Abstract

Although pulmonary tuberculosis is known to be the most common type in tuberculosis, it actually can affect any organ system. However, abdominal type is very rare among the extra-pulmonary types, and obstructive jaundice caused by lymphadenopathies due to tuberculosis is especially uncommon manifestation even in endemic areas. Tuberculous lymphadenopathies can mimic lymphadenopathies by other metastatic tumors or lymphoma, thus early correct diagnosis is very important for avoiding unnecessary surgical interventions. Here, we reported two cases of obstructive jaundice caused by tuberculous lymphadenopathies. Both were treated with anti-tuberculosis medications and endoscopic retrograde biliary drainage without surgery.

Keyword

Jaundice; Tuberculosis; Lymphatic diseases

MeSH Terms

Diagnosis
Drainage
Jaundice
Jaundice, Obstructive*
Lymphatic Diseases
Lymphoma
Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis, Pulmonary