# Pancreatic Tuberculosis Mimicking Pancreatic Tumor: A Case Report from Rural Area in Indonesia
> Tanic A.S.

URL kanonis: https://discover.unhas.ac.id/publications/pancreatic-tuberculosis-mimicking-pancreatic-tumor-a-case-report-from-rural-area
Jurnal / Konferensi: Middle East Journal of Digestive Diseases
Tahun terbit: 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.34172/mejdd.2024.379
ISSN: 20085230
Kuartil SJR: Q3
Citations: 1

## Authors
- Tanic A.S.

## Abstract
Pancreatic tuberculosis (TB) is extremely rare and has similar clinical and radiological findings compared to pancreatic malignancy. Challenges in detecting individuals with pancreatic TB, especially in rural areas with limited supporting resources, are the reasons for a more complete care strategy. We report a case of pancreatic TB in a 25-year-old woman admitted to the emergency department (ED), who was initially suspected of having a pancreatic tumor. Her chief complaints were fever, fatigue, and abdominal pain, while she also experienced weight loss. Exploratory laparotomy and further pathological evaluation suggested pancreatic TB. Subsequently, the patient was given anti-TB drugs and showed clinical improvement. In conclusion, this case report highlighted that pancreatic TB could mimic pancreatic cancer; however, it is a treatable condition. Thus, it is important for physicians to consider this as a differential diagnosis, especially in high-risk populations and in rural areas with limited diagnostic tools.

## Keywords
- Medicine
- Pancreatic cancer
- Exploratory laparotomy
- Tuberculosis
- Differential diagnosis
- Pancreatic tumor
- Pathological
- Abdominal pain
- Malignancy
- Pancreatic mass
- Laparotomy
- General surgery
- Intensive care medicine
- Internal medicine
- Pediatrics
- Surgery
- Pancreas
- Cancer
- Pathology

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