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Pancreatic tuberculosis with markedly elevated CA 19-9 levels : a diagnostic pitfall
Joint Authors
Kaur, Manveen
Dala, Varsha
Bhatnagar, Ammar
Siraj, Fawziyah
Source
Issue
Vol. 31, Issue 6 (30 Nov. 2016), pp.446-449, 4 p.
Publisher
Publication Date
2016-11-30
Country of Publication
Oman
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Despite the high prevalence of tuberculosis (TB) in developing countries, isolated pancreatic TB is rare and is usually seen in immunocompromised patients.
It presents with non-specific signs and symptoms and may mimic malignancy both clinically and radiologically.
Cytologic and histologic confirmation is required to establish the definitive diagnosis.
We present a case of a 25-year-old male with a pancreatic mass and markedly elevated serum cancer antigen (CA) 19-9 levels raising the suspicion of malignancy but with a histopathologic picture of TB.
This case suggests that clinicians should have a heightened suspicion of pancreatic TB when faced with discrete pancreatic lesions even though elevated tumor markers may indicate malignancy.
It is important to perform appropriate diagnostic testing and initiate antitubercular therapy early.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Kaur, Manveen& Dala, Varsha& Bhatnagar, Ammar& Siraj, Fawziyah. 2016. Pancreatic tuberculosis with markedly elevated CA 19-9 levels : a diagnostic pitfall. Oman Medical Journal،Vol. 31, no. 6, pp.446-449.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-813214
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Kaur, Manveen…[et al.]. Pancreatic tuberculosis with markedly elevated CA 19-9 levels : a diagnostic pitfall. Oman Medical Journal Vol. 31, no. 6 (Nov. 2016), pp.446-449.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-813214
American Medical Association (AMA)
Kaur, Manveen& Dala, Varsha& Bhatnagar, Ammar& Siraj, Fawziyah. Pancreatic tuberculosis with markedly elevated CA 19-9 levels : a diagnostic pitfall. Oman Medical Journal. 2016. Vol. 31, no. 6, pp.446-449.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-813214
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 449
Record ID
BIM-813214