Isolated pancreatic tail and splenic hilum tuberculosis: a rare case report

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The patient presented with severe abdominal pain and weight loss, ultimately diagnosed with abdominal tuberculosis.
Imaging showed a necrotic lymph node near the pancreatic tail and splenic hilum, indicative of TB rather than cancer.
Fine-needle aspiration cytology confirmed the presence of tuberculosis, guiding successful treatment without surgery.
Highlighting tuberculosis in upper abdominal mass diagnoses can prevent unnecessary surgical interventions.

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Case report reveals abdominal tuberculosis with pancreatic and splenic involvement, suggesting TB diagnosis.

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