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Would a ct scan reveal chronic pancreatitis?
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Maybe: Not necessarily but possibly if there is enlargement, scarring, or cyst formations with possible obstruction. However, it may appear normal and needs to be diagnosed by ERCP or blood work.
Answered 6/10/2014
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Chronic pancreatitis: Will typically show up with pancreatic calcifications on ct scan. If there is pancreatic swelling, enlargement, or surrounding changes in the fat, then acute pancreatitis/pancreatic carcinoma must be considered.
Answered 3/30/2015
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