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. 1992;5(3):209–213. doi: 10.1155/1992/79652

Tuberculous Pancreatic Abscess: A Rare Condition Mimicking Carcinoma

P Watanapa 1,2,, V Vathanopas 1
PMCID: PMC2442953  PMID: 1510893

Abstract

We report a rare case of obstructive jaundice caused by a tuberculous abscess in the head of pancreas, mimicking carcinoma. The case was successfully treated by pylorus-preserving proximal pancreatoduodenectomy and antituberculous drugs.

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