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Abdominal Ultrasound

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sharon2510
sharon2510

Quick question here. Would an abdominal ultrasound show Pancreatitis?

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  • ashtnren
    ashtnren sharon2510

    Posted

    Not always. It is my understanding the best imaging tools for the Pancreas are an EUS and MRCP.

  • John-1
    John-1 sharon2510

    Posted

    It would need to be at an advanced stage to be visible on an abdominal ultrasound.

  • kluesy
    kluesy sharon2510

    Posted

    Not a great tool for this. Abdominal gas, among other things can obstruct ( or attenuate) the frequencies from seeing that deep. This is why EUS is used, as you can place the transducer right against the pancreas head through the duodenum. MRCP is good, however it is not great at showing early/mild CP as it does not image the side branching ducts within the pancreas very well (good for main duct and common bile duct).

    The 2 times I have had an abdominal ultrasound they weren't even able to see my pancreas.

  • sharon2510
    sharon2510

    Posted

    Thanks guys thats exactly what i thought. I need an EUS or MRCP but cant convince anyone to give me one and i cant afford to go private.

    • sharon2510
      sharon2510

      Posted

      I never give up. I will keep trying to get to the bottom of this problem.

  • tina65505
    tina65505 sharon2510

    Posted

    Please don't quit looking, there is a Dr. out there somewhere that can help you !

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