18 Questions
What is a common ultrasound finding in acute pancreatitis?
Hypoechoic peripancreatic areas of inflammation
What is a common cause of chronic pancreatitis?
Alcohol abuse
What is a characteristic ultrasound finding in chronic pancreatitis?
A small, echogenic pancreas with an abnormal heterogenous echotexture
What is a clinical feature of chronic pancreatitis?
Steatorrhea and weight loss
What is a possible complication of acute pancreatitis?
Chronic pancreatitis
What is a characteristic sonographic finding in acute pancreatitis?
Decreased pancreatic echogenicity compared to the liver
What is the primary cause of acute pancreatitis in approximately 45% of cases?
Gallstones
What is the characteristic ultrasound appearance of the pancreas in severe cases of acute pancreatitis?
Hypoechoic enlarged pancreas
What is the estimated percentage of acute pancreatitis cases caused by unknown reasons?
10%
What is the name of the condition that occurs when activated pancreatic enzymes leak into the substances of the pancreas and initiate the autodigestion of the gland?
Acute pancreatitis
What is the estimated percentage of acute pancreatitis cases caused by alcohol consumption?
35%
What is the typical clinical presentation of acute pancreatitis?
Severe epigastric pain radiating to the back, fever, nausea, and vomiting
What is the frequency of the linear array probe used for pancreatic ultrasound?
3.5 - 5 MHz
Why is the patient positioned in left posterior oblique or left lateral decubitus during pancreatic ultrasound?
To avoid bowel gas obscuring the image
What is the normal appearance of the pancreas on ultrasound?
Homogeneous and isoechoic with the liver
What is the purpose of asking the patient to drink 2-3 cups of water during pancreatic ultrasound?
To use the water as a window for better visualization of the pancreas
What is a common limitation of pancreatic ultrasound?
Bowel gas overlaying the pancreas
What is a landmark for identifying the pancreas on ultrasound?
Splenic vein and portal confluence
Identify the sonographic findings of pancreatic issues, including AP measurements, echogenicity, and peripancreatic inflammation.
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