Chronic pancreatitis
Presentation
History of alcoholism.
Patient Data
Age: 50
Gender: Male
From the case:
Chronic pancreatitis
CT
CT abdomen and pelvis
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Axial non-contrast
Thick pancreatic calcifications with duct dilatationof Wirsung. Distended gallbladder. Decreased liver attenuation coefficient, probably due to a fat infiltration. No focal hepatic lesions are observed. Adrenal glands and normal kidneys. No ascites or retroperitoneal lymphadenopathy are observed.
Case Discussion
This case shows typical findings of chronic pancreatitis with calcification and main duct dilatation. This is most commonly associated with chronic alcohol abuse as was the case for this patient.
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