Pancreatic Tuberculosis: A Puzzle for Physicians. A Rare Case and Review of Literature

Pancreatic Tuberculosis: A Puzzle for Physicians. A Rare Case and Review of Literature

Pancreatic Tuberculosis is an uncommon form of extra pulmonary tuberculosis that resembles malignancy of pancreas and serve as a diagnostic challenge for physicians. Conservative management with Anti Tuberculosis Therapy (ATT) will suffice for pancreatic tuberculosis whereas a malignancy may requi...

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Main Authors:	Prashanth Ashok Kumar, Gursharan Singh, John Biku Joseph, S Swaminathan, L Venkatakrishnan
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited 2016-11-01
Series:	Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
Subjects:	anti tuberculosis therapy endoscopic ultrasound pancreas
Online Access:	https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/8896/22995_CE(Ra1)_F(Sh)_PF1(GU_RO)_PFA(AK)_PF2(PRO).pdf

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