Abstract
A case of abdominal tuberculosis with pancreatic involvement is described. A 27-year-old Italian male, with no known cause of immunodeficiency and with no evidence of pulmonary tuberculosis, was admitted to our division because of acute pancreatitis. Abdominal imaging revealed a large 'tumour-like' mass in the pancreas head compressing the distal choledochous, and multiple adenopathy. Histological examination of multiple specimens removed during explorative laparotomy revealed granulomas with giant cells, caseous necrosis, and positive Ziehl-Neelsen staining. Tissue culture was positive for Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Once specific medical treatment was started, the pancreatic damage completely resolved.
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