A comparative analysis of computed tomography and ultrasound on the pancreatic problems
10.3348/jkrs.1984.20.1.128
- Author:
Jae Hoon LIM
;
Soon Yong KIM
;
Young Tae KO
;
Ho Kyun KIM
- Publication Type:Original Article
- MeSH:
Bile Ducts;
Biopsy;
Diagnosis;
Humans;
Jaundice;
Mass Screening;
Pancreatic Ducts;
Pancreatitis;
Pancreatitis, Chronic;
Retrospective Studies;
Ultrasonography
- From:Journal of the Korean Radiological Society
1984;20(1):128-132
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
A retrospective comparative analysis was made to assess the relative efficacy and advantage of computedtomograhy (CT) and ultrasound in the diagnosis of pancreatic lesions in patients wtih 33 various pancreaticdiseases. All patients underwent both CT and ultrasound examinations. CT has advantages in delineation ofmorphologic anatomy and its extent, and in identifying abnormal gas and calcification. On the other hand,ultrasound has advantages in evaluation of cystic lesion, pancreatic duct and bile duct. Authors recommendultrasound as a screeing test in the diagnosis of uncomplicated pancreatic duct and bile duct. Authors recommendultrasound as a screening test in the diagnosis of uncomplicated pancreatitis, pseudocyst and pancreatic cancerproducing jaundice, but recommend CT in the diagnosis of complicated pancreatitis, chronic pancreatitis andnon-jaundiced patient with susupected pancereatic cancer. Ultrasound has additional advantage in ultrasound-guidedaspiration biopsy.
