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How well is a normal ultrasound at detecting pancreas abnormalities?
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Not great: Pancreatic detail is limited on abdominal ultrasound. The pancreas is often obscured by overlying bowel or other structures because of its location deep in the abdomen.
Answered 8/31/2013
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