Chronic pancreatitis

Case contributed by Fakhry Mahmoud Ebouda
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Chronic abdominal pain with a history of previous hospital admission for acute pancreatitis.

Patient Data

Age: 60 years
Gender: Female
mri

The pancreatic duct appears prominent & mildly irregularly dilated (0.4 cm) within the body of the pancreas as a sequel of chronic pancreatitis. It has an unsmooth outline and irregular caliber.

Case Discussion

MRI features of chronic pancreatitis.

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