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Case Report: Pancreatic toxoplasmosis: role of endoscopic ultrasound in diagnosis

  • By

  • Cosmas Rinaldi A. Lesmana

  • Randy Adiwinata

  • Jennifer Simca

  • Caroline Tanadi

  • Kevin Tandarto

  • Stella Marleen

  • Daniel Ruslim

  • Joyce Bratanata

  • June 4, 2026

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    A 48-year-old male presented with pancreatic nodules and neurological symptoms, initially suspected to have pancreatic malignancy.

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    Endoscopic ultrasound revealed multiple hypoechoic nodules in the pancreas, leading to a fine needle biopsy for further evaluation.

  • 3

    Histopathological examination confirmed chronic inflammation without malignancy, identifying Toxoplasma gondii organisms.

  • 4

    Toxoplasmosis can mimic pancreatic neoplasms, complicating diagnosis and potentially delaying treatment.

  • 5

    This case highlights the need to consider infectious causes like toxoplasmosis in the differential diagnosis of pancreatic masses.

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Case Report: Pancreatic toxoplasmosis: role of endoscopic ultrasound in diagnosis

  • by Cosmas Rinaldi A. Lesmana, Randy Adiwinata, Jennifer Simca, Caroline Tanadi, Kevin Tandarto, Stella Marleen, Daniel Ruslim, Joyce Bratanata

  • June 4, 2026

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