Tuberculous pancreatic abscess in HIV-positive patients. A report of 3 cases and a review of the literature
Jena, G.P.; Manoharan, G.R.; Mbete, D.L.; Pillay, S.S.
South African Journal of Surgery. Suid-Afrikaanse Tydskrif Vir Chirurgie 37(3): 69-71
1999
ISSN/ISBN: 0038-2361 PMID: 10540573 Document Number: 7997
Three cases of tuberculous pancreatic abscess (TPA) in HIV-positive patients are reported. Pancreatic tuberculosis (PTB) is a rare pathological entity with nonspecific symptomatology that presents a diagnostic challenge. Ultrasound or computed tomography-guided fine-needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB) is recommended, as this may be diagnostic and negate the need for operative intervention.
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