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*The sensitivity and specificity of CT scan are as follows: | *The sensitivity and specificity of CT scan are as follows: | ||
**Sensitivity: 75 to 90 percent | **Sensitivity: 75 to 90 percent<ref name="pmid2704799">{{cite journal |vauthors=Luetmer PH, Stephens DH, Ward EM |title=Chronic pancreatitis: reassessment with current CT |journal=Radiology |volume=171 |issue=2 |pages=353–7 |year=1989 |pmid=2704799 |doi=10.1148/radiology.171.2.2704799 |url=}}</ref> | ||
**Specificity: 85 percent | **Specificity: 85 percent<ref name="pmid2704799">{{cite journal |vauthors=Luetmer PH, Stephens DH, Ward EM |title=Chronic pancreatitis: reassessment with current CT |journal=Radiology |volume=171 |issue=2 |pages=353–7 |year=1989 |pmid=2704799 |doi=10.1148/radiology.171.2.2704799 |url=}}</ref> | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
CT
- 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:
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CT demonstrates superior mesenteric vein thrombosis secondary to chronic pancreatitis: