Pancreatitis ultrasound scan
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I am really worried that this was liver disease and/or acute pancreatitis. GI doctor says that based on ultrasound, CT scan, endoscopy and MRCP, there is no way that this abdominal pain is related to liver disease and/or pancreatitis. My job requires a lot of travel and entertaining (i.e. social drinking). GI doctor said that there is "no risk" from social drinking, and I am safe to get back to "work". Does this sound right?
I recently was hospitalized for acute pancreatitis. An ultrasound was done of my gallbladder and it was normal as was the CT scan of my pancreas. My doctor still thinks I have gallbladder disease and ordered a HITA scan done. I have no symptoms of gallbladder problems, but the scan from what I could see and from comments by the technician indicated almost no contraction, a large gallbladder, and from what I could see no emptying of the gallbladder.
I recently got out of the hospital for an attack of acute pancreatitis. They did a cat scan, MRI and EDG and couldn't find the cause of my attack. The cat scan and MRI showed that I had multiple lymph nodes in my retroperitoneum. They were under 10mm on the cat scan but as large as 17mm on the MRI. I'm a 41 year old female and I don't have a history of alcohol abuse. I smoked for 25 years but I quit after having this attack.
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Actually we didn't get the answer that whats the cause of Pancreatitis.
They said its very rare to find this problem in children and may be due to having lot of outside food/junk foods. As when we consulted one of Senior Gastroenterologist/Endoscopist, he said that may be she got hurt herself on her stomach while playing at school or at home.
Sir, if u want to know her Ultrasound, CT Scan & MRCP reports then i can email you.
Severe middle abdominal pain, fever, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite. Lost 30 lbs in two months. CT scan, xrays showed nothing, but ultrasound showed dilated bile duct. Had gallbladder removed in 2003. Could the dilated bile duct be causing these symptoms? Wouldn't a blockage of the bile duct show up in the CT scan if that were the cause? Having endoscopy in a few days, but still sick and wondering what can be done if the bile duct is the culprit.
I recently had an ultrasound that said I had a borderline enlarged pancreatic duct (4.2 mm). I do not have pancreatitis. I am wondering about causes, if there are any besides cancer or pancreatitis. That is all I have found on this subject. Am scared.
I went to the doctor and my blood tests were normal as well as an abdominal ultrasound. It eventually stopped for a few months but now has been back for the last three months and pretty much every day now. The pain is not extremely intense but is very noticeable and at times strong. My labs were normal for the most part except for elevated alkaline phosphatase and an ultrasound this time showed slight calcium deposits in the tail of the pancreas but did not show up on an abdominal xray.
A couple days ago I had an ultrasound on my stomach b/c of some abdominal pain and back pain. I then had a CT scan due to a spot found on my liver..They found a mass on the right lobe of my liver measuring 9.0 x 8.3 in size. The G.I. says that he beleives it is focal nudlar hyperplasia. It is a constant pain right below my rib cage and in my lower back, sometimes through my stomach. I take darvocet for the pain but it doesnt seem to help me through the night.I cant get comfortable.
Elevated lipase, especially when more than 3x the reference range, is suspicious for pancreatitis (difficult to see on ultrasound). Differential diagnosis of pancreatic cyst includes pseudocyst (in the setting of pancreatitis), sidebranch IPMN, or serous or mucinous cystic neoplasm. MRI/MRCP, as suggested by your GI doc, can help to further characterize.
Since you have had pancreatitis, this could probably be a fresh attack of pancreatitis. Serum amylase/lipase, ultrasound scan /Ct scan abdomen may be done.
Peptic ulcer can be ruled out with upper GI endoscopy.
Door, autoimmune pancreatitis (AIP) is an unusual form of pancreatitis that has only recently been recognized as a distinct disorder. AIP is an unusual form of chronic pancreatitis. The immune system mistakenly attacks healthy pancreas tissue, causing inflammation and hardening. Symptoms closely mimic pancreatic cancer (pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma), but the disease process is different. It can be a multisystem disorder in which the disease can affect other parts of the body.
I had a acute pancreatitis attack verified by a ct scan but my amylase and lipase levels never elevated above normal. My white blood cell count did go up significantly. I have a history of heavy drinking but have been alcohol free for almost 2 years. Gallbladder is questionalble with sludge but no inflamation. Doctors are mystified about the low enzyme levels and what to do next.
t float,i also have mucus around my stools regularly, if my pancreatitis is getting better, and cancer is unlikely (esp after CT scan) what is causing my stools to still be abnormal?
I have had terrible pain in my front right & left ribs & in my sides that wraps about midways in my back somethime under both shoulderblades on both sides for the last 2 years after eating with weight loss that has leveled off some. I have had one mild elevation of Amylase around 135 at the beggining of 2006. I had high triglycerides which are now normal.I have had continual elevations of Lipase around 320 throughout the last 2 years.
Then, if they suspect the gallbladder, but nothing showed up on the ultrasound, they may want to order a HIDA scan, like the surgeon I mentioned did, because he said sometimes that test can find what the ultrasound misses. I got it done with ejection fraction (EF) which can tell you how well your gallbladder is working. And generally, even if they suspect costochondritis, they should rule out the more serious- it's very important.
Re: your high cholesterol and triglycerides.
I’ve also been having some weight loss. I had a CT scan and everything came back normal as well as an ultrasound. Bloodwork looks good except for that Lipase panel. Trying to get into see a gastrologist but because of the coronavirus and not able to. Any ideas what’s going on?
I am 42 years old, very active, mid stress level job, do not drink or smoke. I had an ultrasound and CT scan and pancreas, liver, gallbladder - all look normal. I took everything out of my diet - gluten free, lactose free, sugar free, etc. and slowly introduced those items back in to see if I was allergic and no results from that either. My abdominal cramps come and go. Sometimes I have them for two or three days and then nothing for months.
CT scan, ultrasound, colonoscopy, upper endoscopy, etc. I have been on blood pressure medication and a pain blocker (amnitryptaline or elavil) to both relax the muscle and block the pain. It helps some for a little bit, but I still have pain most days. I am now considering surgery.
Some great detailed info on this: http://hopkins-gi.nts.jhu.edu/pages/latin/templates/index.cfm?
Have had 3 episodes of left lower quadrant pain, last one so bad I went to ER. Was admitted with diagnosis of pancreatitis, because my enzymes were elevated.
If there is a suspicion of gall bladder, pancreas or kidney problems, an ultrasound of the gall bladder or pancreas, or a CAT scan of your abdomen, may also be performed.
•You may be at risk for pancreatitis if you are:
•Extremely overweight (obese)
•Have high triglyceride levels in your blood
•Drink too much alcohol
•Have been diagnosed with gall bladder stones (which may block the flow of secretions from the pancreas to the intestines)
•Or have a family history of pancreatitis.
I would opt for a CT scan or MRI, which can give more information than an ultrasound. This can evaluate for chronic pancreatitis, as well as possible masses or cancer of the organ.
If inconclusive, a blood test for celiac disease can be performed, as well as an endoscopic ultrasound or ERCP.
If cystic fibrosis is suspected, it likely would have presented earlier on in life. I would consider gene testing if that is a consideration.
Hi everyone. I'm new here and I guess I'm looking to talk to some people who understand what I'm going through. Im 30 years old and A lite over a week ago I started having intense abdominal pain out of nowhere. Before I knew it was I was nauseous and vomiting. The only position that gave slight relief was sitting up and leaning forward. This lasted all night and into the next day so I went to the ER when I couldn't take it anymore.
Pancreatitis would be unlikely given the pancreatic enzymes and the results of the imaging studies.
I would evaluate for malabsorption or celiac disease, done via stool and blood tests respectively. Imaging of the biliary tree for stones can be done as well, with an MRCP or ERCP.
Furthermore, breath tests can be done to evaluate for bacterial overgrowth or lactose intolerance.
If all the tests are negative, it is less likely that a major GI disease is causing your symptoms.
The doctors have been reluctant to do another ERCP, I concurred, because of an attack of acute pancreatitis after the manometry/ERCP, but I have had many CAT scans, several MRIs, and one internal abdominal ultrasound in 2001. My most recent CAT scan was spring of 2007. It was normal. The only abnormal finding was seen during the ultrasound and it was attributed to aging. Despite normal results I continue to have intermittent pain and now my burning pain has extended to the groin area.
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