Journal of Medical and Surgical
Research (JMSR)


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Pages: 505-505

Date of Publication: 30-Nov--0001

Isolated Pancreatic Tuberculosis

Author: Badreddine Alami, Meryem Boubbou, Youssef Alaoui Mrani, Mustapha Maaroufi

Category: JMSR Pathogens

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Abstract:

Isolated Pancreatic tuberculosis is a rare disease even in endemic areas, but must be considered in the differential diagnosis of a pancreatic mass. Its clinical and radiologic features are not specific. CT-guided percutaneous biopsy helps in diagnosis and avoids unnecessary surgeries in this totally curable condition.

Keywords: Pancreatic, Tuberculosis

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