Peripancreatic tuberculous lymphadenitis mimicking pancreatic cancer

ÖZHAN OKTAR S., ŞARE M., Karaosmanoǧlu D., Köktener A., ARAÇ M.

Gazi Medical Journal, cilt.15, sa.3, ss.115-118, 2004 (Scopus) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 15 Sayı: 3
  • Basım Tarihi: 2004
  • Dergi Adı: Gazi Medical Journal
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.115-118
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: CT, Pancreatic Cancer, Tuberculosis
  • Gazi Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Isolated involvement of peripancreatic lymph nodes is a very rare manifestation of tuberculosis. We report the computed tomography (CT) findings of tuberculous lymphadenitis presenting as a pancreatic mass causing biliary obstruction. Although very rare, tuberculosis lymphadenitis should be considered in young adults presenting with biliary obstructive symptoms, especially in endemic parts of the world.