I had an Endoscopic Ultrasound but they found nothing this time!

November 18, 2005

Rhonda,

I have pictures from several ERCP's showing chronic changes, calcifications and

severe strictures of the pancreas. Hense, the diagnosis of CP. I had 1 CT Scan

done 2 years ago. The doctor who ordered the test told me he ordered the

thinnest slices of the pancreas possible. The test showed absolutly nothing

wrong with the pancreas. The radiologist who read the films stated unremarkable

pancreas.

That " specialist " told me I may have had something wrong a long time ago, but

it's over now. Eat, Drink (literally) and be merry for I am cured! We all know

you are never cured from CP. AP, yeah. CP, never! Still no alcohol after AP

too. Just wanted to put that in there.

My point is, a CT Scan and ultrasounds are INCONCLUSIVE tests and should be

ignored. Thats why we call an ERCP the gold standard for testing for CP.

If an ERCP showed that you're pancreas has chronic changes to it, then that just

doesn't go away. It may never show up on any other tests, nor does it go

away....even with time. It is my humble opinion that most doctors believe in

and rely upon inconclusive testing too much. If you can't see it, then it must

not be real seems to be the normal anymore.....Along with the " IBS " standard

when they can't figure out why your hurting.

Just my opinion,

Sandy in Ca

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Hi everyone,

I havent checked in in quite some time. But, I do have a question.

I had an Endoscopic Ultrasound last month after more than a year of CP,

but they found nothing this time!

November 18, 2005

HI Rhonda. An EUS is a very valuable tool for looking at the outside

of the pancreas, the organ itself. Good news that you no longer have

any issues with the psuedocyst. How did the psuedocyst get there in

the first place.

Have you ever had an ercp? It enables the docs to look inside the

pancreas. To see the ducts and check the sphincters. Without that I

dont see how you could be diagnosed either way. I hope you dont have

it and that doc is correct. However, I would think a second opinion

would be a wise move. The sooner the better. No psuedocyst tho, and

thats a good thing.

Warmy,

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