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* Contrast enhanced CT scan may be helpful in ruling out other diseases with similar presentation such as malignancy and psudocysts. | |||
*Ultrasound findings suggestive of chronic pancreatitis may include: | *Ultrasound findings suggestive of chronic pancreatitis may include: | ||
**Dilatation of the main pancreatic duct | **Dilatation of the main pancreatic duct |
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
CT
- Contrast enhanced CT scan may be helpful in ruling out other diseases with similar presentation such as malignancy and psudocysts.
- Ultrasound findings suggestive of chronic pancreatitis may include:
- Dilatation of the main pancreatic duct
- Calcifications
- Pancreatic gland enlargement
- Changes in pancreatic size, shape, and contour
- Pancreatic pseudocysts
- The sensitivity and specificity of CT scan are as follows:
Patient #1
Patient #2
CT demonstrates superior mesenteric vein thrombosis secondary to chronic pancreatitis: