KEY FACTS Imaging Multiplanar, multiphasic CT or MR CT : Poorly marginated, hypodense mass with tendency to infiltrate posteriorly into retroperitoneum Strong tendency to obstruct pancreatic and common bile ducts, with abrupt ductal cutoff at site of obstruction Pancreatic parenchymal…
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KEY FACTS Terminology Synonym: Cystic dystrophy of duodenal wall Chronic segmental pancreatitis in groove between duodenum and pancreatic head Distal common bile duct (CBD) traverses posterior aspect of groove You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full…
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KEY FACTS Imaging Interstitial edematous pancreatitis (IEP) (70-80% of cases): Normal enhancement of pancreas without necrosis Pancreas typically enlarged and edematous Peripancreatic fat stranding, edema, and free fluid Mild edematous pancreatitis can appear normal on CT Necrotizing pancreatitis (NP) (20-30%…
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