J Korean Radiol Soc.  1984 Mar;20(1):128-132. 10.3348/jkrs.1984.20.1.128.

A comparative analysis of computed tomography and ultrasound on the pancreatic problems

• Lim JH
• Kim SY
• Ko YT
• Kim HK

• KMID: 2463076
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3348/jkrs.1984.20.1.128

Abstract

A retrospective comparative analysis was made to assess the relative efficacy and advantage of computedtomograhy (CT) and ultrasound in the diagnosis of pancreatic lesions in patients wtih 33 various pancreaticdiseases. All patients underwent both CT and ultrasound examinations. CT has advantages in delineation ofmorphologic anatomy and its extent, and in identifying abnormal gas and calcification. On the other hand,ultrasound has advantages in evaluation of cystic lesion, pancreatic duct and bile duct. Authors recommendultrasound as a screeing test in the diagnosis of uncomplicated pancreatic duct and bile duct. Authors recommendultrasound as a screening test in the diagnosis of uncomplicated pancreatitis, pseudocyst and pancreatic cancerproducing jaundice, but recommend CT in the diagnosis of complicated pancreatitis, chronic pancreatitis andnon-jaundiced patient with susupected pancereatic cancer. Ultrasound has additional advantage in ultrasound-guidedaspiration biopsy.

MeSH Terms

Bile Ducts
Biopsy
Diagnosis
Humans
Jaundice
Mass Screening
Pancreatic Ducts
Pancreatitis
Pancreatitis, Chronic
Retrospective Studies
Ultrasonography*