Pancreatic Tuberculosis with Markedly Elevated CA 19-9 Levels: A Diagnostic Pitfall
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 confirmat...
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| Language: | English |
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Oman Medical Specialty Board
2016-11-01
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| Series: | Oman Medical Journal |
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| Online Access: | http://omjournal.org/articleDetails.aspx?coType=1&aId=1836 |