Pancreatitis |
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Pathology
An autopsy specimen consisting of the stomach (A), spleen (B), pancreas (D), and adjacent fat (C) reveals acute inflammation. The pancreas is swollen and hyperemic. Focal areas of green necrosis are present. Small foci of bright yellow, fat necrosis are present. The stomach is folded back so as to reveal its posterior wall and the pancreas. |
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Chronic Pancreatitis Calcification in pancreas. |
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Potential acute complications
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Which is the imaging procedure of choice in a suspected case of pancreatitis?
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What are the anticipated imaging findings of acute pancreatitis in plain film?
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What are the anticipated imaging findings of acute pancreatitis in CT?Contrast-enhanced CT of the pancreas is diagnostic and can show:
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What are the imaging findings of pancreatitis in ultrasound?
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Image Atlas of Pancreatitis |
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Normal Pancreas in CT
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Acute PancreatitisPlain Film Findings:
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Acute PancreatitisPlain Film Cut off sign and Ileus
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Acute PancreatitisCT Findings: Post Contrast
C: Colon |
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Acute PancreatitisPhlegmon / Inflammatory mass
St: Stomach |
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Acute Pancreatitis / Pancreatic necrosis
St: Stomach |
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Acute Hemorrhagic pancreatitis
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What are the imaging findings of chronic pancreatitis?
Chronic Pancreatitis Arrowheads point to extensive pancreatic calcification. |
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Chronic Pancreatitis with Pseudo cyst and calcificationsMass density in pancreas
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Chronic Pancreatitis with Pseudo cystCT scan in a patient with chronic pancreatitis and pseudo cyst. |