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==Ultrasound== | ==Ultrasound== | ||
* CT 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 pseudocyst]]s | |||
* The sensitivity and specificity of ultrasound are as follows: | |||
** Sensitivity: 60 to 70 percent | |||
** Specificity: 80 to 90 percent | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist|2}} | {{Reflist|2}} | ||
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Chronic pancreatitis Microchapters |
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American Pancreatic Association Practice Guidelines |
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Chronic pancreatitis ultrasound On the Web |
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American Roentgen Ray Society Images of Chronic pancreatitis ultrasound |
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Risk calculators and risk factors for Chronic pancreatitis ultrasound |
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Overview
Ultrasound
- CT 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 ultrasound are as follows:
- Sensitivity: 60 to 70 percent
- Specificity: 80 to 90 percent