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Baba Y, Bell D, Sharma R, et al. Intrapancreatic gas. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 15 Jan 2025) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-86942
The presence of gas in the pancreatic gland and/or the pancreatic ducts is an uncommon finding.
Pathology
Etiology
Causes of gas in the pancreatic ducts
- altered function and/or anatomy of the sphincter of Oddi: causes duodenal-pancreatic duct reflux
- iatrogenic
- pancreaticobiliary surgery 2
- endoscopic sphincterotomy 2
Causes of gas in the pancreatic gland
Causes of gas in a pancreatic mass
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