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Postgrad Med J 1995;71:564-566 doi:10.1136/pgmj.71.839.564
  • Research Article

Tuberculosis of the pancreas.

  1. S. Varshney,
  2. C. D. Johnson
  1. University Surgical Unit, Southampton General Hospital, UK.

      Abstract

      Tuberculosis of the pancreas is extremely rare. We report a case which demonstrates the diagnostic confusion which may arise in this condition. A 55-year-old alcoholic caucasian man presented with loss of weight and obstructive jaundice. Ultrasonography, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography and computed tomography showed a mass lesion in the head of the pancreas, diagnosed as probably malignant. He underwent a Whipple's pancreatoduodencetomy and made a good recovery. Histological examination showed typical features of tuberculosis. In the absence of other foci of active disease chemotherapy was not given. He remains well 12 months after operation.

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