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  • A 26-year-old male with severe spinal tuberculosis faced worsening back pain for five years, initially managed with over-the-counter medication but refused surgery, leading to significant disease advancement.
  • Imaging in 2022 confirmed tuberculosis after a biopsy, showing extensive infection and large abscesses, despite a year of anti-tuberculous therapy.
  • The patient underwent a successful two-stage surgical intervention, resulting in pain relief and no neurological issues, emphasizing the need for timely diagnosis and comprehensive treatment in severe cases.
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Pancreatic heterotopy is a rare entity defined as the presence of abnormally located pancreatic tissue without any anatomical or vascular connection to the normal pancreas. Heterotopic pancreatic tissue can be found in various regions of the digestive system, such as the stomach, duodenum, and upper jejunum, with the less commonly reported location being the gallbladder. Gallbladder pancreatic heterotopia can be either an incidental finding or diagnosed in association with cholecystitis.

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