Re: is Ct good test for Pancreatitis?

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In a message dated 8/26/02 8:05:12 PM Central Daylight Time,

daliddle1@... writes:

> Thanks for all respones,

> Darcie

The following links will show how a CT scan looks:

A CT scan series in a patient with acute pancreatitis (inflammation of the

pancreas).

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/imagepage/1194.htm

This upper abdominal CT scan shows inflammation and swelling of the pancreas

caused by acute infection (pancreatitis).

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/imagepage/1145.htm

CT scan of the upper abdomen showing multiple white-colored calcifications.

These occur in chronic pancreatitis.

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/imagepage/1157.htm

These web sites will give you some general information (you can follow links

from them also):

http://www.pancassociation.org

http://top5plus5.com

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001144.htm

http://aol.drkoop.com/conditions/ency/article/003789.htm

http://www.merck.com/pubs/mmanual/section3/chapter26/26c.htm

I hope these help. Also, I am sure others will post (although many receive

their email in batches - so it may be a little while).

Please feel free to post any other questions that may come up while looking

at these web-sites. Many of the members have had GB removed. Good luck and

let us know how you are doing,

Gail West, Indiana

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In a message dated 8/26/02 8:05:12 PM Central Daylight Time,

daliddle1@... writes:

> Thanks for all respones,

> Darcie

The following links will show how a CT scan looks:

A CT scan series in a patient with acute pancreatitis (inflammation of the

pancreas).

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/imagepage/1194.htm

This upper abdominal CT scan shows inflammation and swelling of the pancreas

caused by acute infection (pancreatitis).

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/imagepage/1145.htm

CT scan of the upper abdomen showing multiple white-colored calcifications.

These occur in chronic pancreatitis.

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/imagepage/1157.htm

These web sites will give you some general information (you can follow links

from them also):

http://www.pancassociation.org

http://top5plus5.com

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001144.htm

http://aol.drkoop.com/conditions/ency/article/003789.htm

http://www.merck.com/pubs/mmanual/section3/chapter26/26c.htm

I hope these help. Also, I am sure others will post (although many receive

their email in batches - so it may be a little while).

Please feel free to post any other questions that may come up while looking

at these web-sites. Many of the members have had GB removed. Good luck and

let us know how you are doing,

Gail West, Indiana

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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

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Darcie,

Sorry I didn't get back to you sooner... but Welcome! I had a ct and they gave

me the white (it tastes better cold -- puke juice) I got really sick because

they also injected a dye, and I think I am allergic but was told it never

happens that way... ok doc... I must be a figment of my own imagination then

right?? Anyway... Best wishes, I hope everything went well!

{{{HUGZ and Prayers}}}

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Darcie,

Sorry I didn't get back to you sooner... but Welcome! I had a ct and they gave

me the white (it tastes better cold -- puke juice) I got really sick because

they also injected a dye, and I think I am allergic but was told it never

happens that way... ok doc... I must be a figment of my own imagination then

right?? Anyway... Best wishes, I hope everything went well!

{{{HUGZ and Prayers}}}

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Darcie,

Sorry I didn't get back to you sooner... but Welcome! I had a ct and they gave

me the white (it tastes better cold -- puke juice) I got really sick because

they also injected a dye, and I think I am allergic but was told it never

happens that way... ok doc... I must be a figment of my own imagination then

right?? Anyway... Best wishes, I hope everything went well!

{{{HUGZ and Prayers}}}

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