Vol. 7 (05) pp. 1294-1298 DOI: 10.21474/IJAR01/9163

PANCREATIC TUBERCULOSIS MIMICKING PANCREATIC CANCER: CASE REPORT.

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  • Pathology department, Mohammed VI university hospital.Oujda, Morocco.
  • Oncological surgery, Mohammed VI university hospital Oujda, Morocco.
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Abstract

Background: Pancreatic tuberculosis is rare. The clinical presentation is vague, and the radiological examination can mimic pancreatic cancer. However, ultrasound- or CT-guided fine-needle aspiration cytology or biopsy is essential for confirming the diagnosis. Bacteriological examination can also be used. Laparotomy may be performed if other investigations are inconclusive. Case presentation: We report the case of pancreatic tuberculosis in a 44 years old female patient who has undergone a cephalic duodeno-pancreatectomy since the clinical and radiological features were highly suggestive of malignancy. Conclusion: Our work highlights the importance of preoperative diagnosis of this treatable disease, in order to avoid unnecessary heavy surgery.

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Karich Nassira, Miry Achraf, El Harroudi Tijani and Bennani Amal. (2019); PANCREATIC TUBERCULOSIS MIMICKING PANCREATIC CANCER: CASE REPORT., Int. J. of Adv. Res., 7 (05), 1294-1298, ISSN 2320-5407. DOI: https://doi.org/10.21474/IJAR01/9163

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karich nassira
Pathology department, Mohammed VI university hospital. Oujda, Morocco.
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