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*Ultrasound findings suggestive of chronic pancreatitis may include: | |||
* Dilatation of the main pancreatic duct | **Dilatation of the main pancreatic duct | ||
* Calcifications | **Calcifications | ||
* Pancreatic gland enlargement | **Pancreatic gland enlargement | ||
* Changes in pancreatic size, shape, and contour | **Changes in pancreatic size, shape, and contour | ||
* [[Pancreatic pseudocyst]]s | **[[Pancreatic pseudocyst]]s | ||
*The sensitivity and specificity of CT scan are as follows: | |||
**Sensitivity: 75 to 90 percent | |||
**Specificity: 85 percent | |||
===='''Patient #1'''==== | ===='''Patient #1'''==== | ||
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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:
- Sensitivity: 75 to 90 percent
- Specificity: 85 percent
Patient #1
Patient #2
CT demonstrates superior mesenteric vein thrombosis secondary to chronic pancreatitis:
