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If i can't get an abdominal ct scan, would a pancreas ultrasound help to discover insulinoma or pancreas abnormality?
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Only endoscopic ultrasound will offer detailed anatomic information with ERCP/MRCP typically used also in diagnosing pancreatic abnormalities.
Answered 6/28/2023
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