A tumor of the head of the pancreas is reported ina a male, 49 years old, which corresponded to a nodule of fibrous tissue measuring 9 x 7,5 x 6,5 cm. Microscopically, a chronic interstitial pancreatitis associated to miliary gummata, eosinophilic infiltration and proliferation of blood vessels was found and the diagnosis of siphilitic pancreatitis was done.