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Most pancreatic cystic neoplasms are detected incidentally when abdominal imaging is performed for other indications. The major challenge is identifying lesions with malignant potential or signs of malignancy while not...
Diverticulitis of the vermiform appendix is an uncommon condition, mimicking appendicitis. Several differences have been observed. Compared with acute appendicitis, diverticulitis of the vermiform appendix has a longer duration of...
Ultrasonography (US) is a non-invasive, rapid, and simple examination to diagnose liver disease. The diagnosis of liver mass is often encountered on US examination and the differentiation between benign and...
Well visualization of pancreas with ultrasonography is difficult due to its location and overlying stomach and bowel. For correct examination, patient visit clinic with overnight fasting or over 8 hours...
Background/Aims: Successful treatment requires reliable preoperative assessment of the highly variable extension of intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm (IPMN). We aimed to determine the role of intraductal ultrasonography (IDUS) in predicting...
A 71-year-old female was referred for huge hepatic cystic mass. She has recent 4-month history of gradual abdominal distension. There was no significant past history and liver function tests were...