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Just had mri/mrcp says 0.4cm in caliber panc duct which is slightly more prominent in the interim. 1.7cm in maximal diameter? meaning please
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Pancreas : normal - The duct diameter is greatest at the head and neck region and is slightly narrower towards the body and tail. Its normal reported value ranges between 1-3.5 mm 5, 8: head: 3.5 mm body: 2.5 mm tail: 1.5 mm. Abnormal diameter means chronic or acute pancreatitis and rare papillary duct cancer.stop alcohol and smoking and recheck imaging x6 month
Answered 8/2/2015
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