Isolated pancreatic tuberculosis: A case report and radiological comparison with cystic pancreatic lesions

Authors

  • Anna L. Falkowski
  • Judith Graber
  • Horst G. Haack
  • Philip E. Tarr
  • Helmut Rasch

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3941/jrcr.v7i1.1292

Keywords:

Pancreas, pancreatic tuberculosis, cystic pancreatic lesion, ultrasound, CT, MRI, EUS

Abstract

Pancreatic tuberculosis is rare and can occur in the absence of evidence of tuberculosis elsewhere in the body. Here we review the radiological appearance of pancreatic tuberculosis and compare it with other cystic pancreatic lesions, including common lesions (pseudocysts, serous or mucinous cystadenomas, intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm) and rare lesions such as solid pseudopapillary tumors, etc. Their typical localizations within the pancreas and their malignant potential are presented. Knowledge of these can assist radiologists and clinicians in selecting the best approach towards making the correct diagnosis.

Author Biographies

Anna L. Falkowski

Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Kantonsspital Baselland, Bruderholz, Switzerland

Judith Graber

Department of Medicine, Kantonsspital Baselland, University of Basel, Bruderholz, Switzerland

Horst G. Haack

Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Kantonsspital Baselland, University of Basel, Bruderholz, Switzerland

Philip E. Tarr

Infectious Diseases Service, Kantonsspital Baselland, University of Basel, Bruderholz, Switzerland

Helmut Rasch

Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Kantonsspital Baselland, Bruderholz, Switzerland
Journal of Radiology Case Reports January 2013 issue - Isolated pancreatic tuberculosis: A case report and radiological comparison with cystic pancreatic lesions by Anna L. Falkowski et al.

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Published

2013-01-14

Issue

Vol. 7 No. 1 (2013)

Section

General Radiology

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