Chronic pancreatitis MRI
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Overview
MRI
- 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
Patient #1
MR demonstrates superior mesenteric vein thrombosis secondary to chronic pancreatitis:
References
- ↑ Balakrishnan V, Chatni S, Radhakrishnan L, Narayanan VA, Nair P (2007). "Groove pancreatitis: a case report and review of literature". JOP. 8 (5): 592–7. PMID 17873465.
- ↑ Blasbalg R, Baroni RH, Costa DN, Machado MC (2007). "MRI features of groove pancreatitis". AJR Am J Roentgenol. 189 (1): 73–80. doi:10.2214/AJR.06.1244. PMID 17579155.