Re: is Ct good test for Pancreatitis?

[Guest guest]

Darcie,

A CT scan with contrast of your abdomen can show structural abnormalities

in your organs. It is the first test a doc will usually do after finding

your pancreatic enzymes elevated. If you have stones or ductal

strictures/dilation, malformed pancreatic ducts, enlargement, masses or

tumors the CT can show them. There are many things the CT can't show but

it is very good at showing physical problems with your pancreas.

Good luck.

Chuck

At 05:56 PM 8/26/2002 -0700, you wrote:

>I am going in tomorrow for a CT of the abdomen and was wondering if any of

>you have had this. Has it helped in making a diagnosis?

>Thanks for all respones,

>Darcie

>

Chuck Sullivan

chuck@...

" When in command, Take charge. When faced with a decision, do what is

right. Nothing else matters. " - Gen. Norman Schwarzkopf

[Guest guest]

> I am going in tomorrow for a CT of the abdomen and was

wondering if any of you have had this. Has it helped in making a

diagnosis?

> Thanks for all respones,

> Darcie

Darcie,

An abdominal and pelvic CT-scan with contrast was what

confirmed my diagnosis of acute pancreatitis. A follow-up

CT-scan a couple weeks later was what confirmed my diagnosis

of chronic pancreatitis. It definitely was the pivotal diagnostic

exam in my case. You can read all about my story at the link

beneath my signature.

Good luck with your CT-scan tomorrow. Let us know what your

doctor says when you have some more news.

With hope and prayers,

Heidi

Heidi H. Griffeth

South Carolina

hhessgriffeth@...

Southeastern Representative

Pancreatitis Association, Intl.

http://www.pancassocaition.org/storieshome.html#Heidi

[Guest guest]

> I am going in tomorrow for a CT of the abdomen and was

wondering if any of you have had this. Has it helped in making a

diagnosis?

> Thanks for all respones,

> Darcie

Darcie,

An abdominal and pelvic CT-scan with contrast was what

confirmed my diagnosis of acute pancreatitis. A follow-up

CT-scan a couple weeks later was what confirmed my diagnosis

of chronic pancreatitis. It definitely was the pivotal diagnostic

exam in my case. You can read all about my story at the link

beneath my signature.

Good luck with your CT-scan tomorrow. Let us know what your

doctor says when you have some more news.

With hope and prayers,

Heidi

Heidi H. Griffeth

South Carolina

hhessgriffeth@...

Southeastern Representative

Pancreatitis Association, Intl.

http://www.pancassocaition.org/storieshome.html#Heidi

[Guest guest]

> I am going in tomorrow for a CT of the abdomen and was

wondering if any of you have had this. Has it helped in making a

diagnosis?

> Thanks for all respones,

> Darcie

Darcie,

An abdominal and pelvic CT-scan with contrast was what

confirmed my diagnosis of acute pancreatitis. A follow-up

CT-scan a couple weeks later was what confirmed my diagnosis

of chronic pancreatitis. It definitely was the pivotal diagnostic

exam in my case. You can read all about my story at the link

beneath my signature.

Good luck with your CT-scan tomorrow. Let us know what your

doctor says when you have some more news.

With hope and prayers,

Heidi

Heidi H. Griffeth

South Carolina

hhessgriffeth@...

Southeastern Representative

Pancreatitis Association, Intl.

http://www.pancassocaition.org/storieshome.html#Heidi