Echographic patterns of just evolving acute pancreatitis: an experimental study.
The earliest echographic manifestations of just evolving acute pancreatitis were studied in five dogs. Fifteen minutes after induction of acute pancreatitis, the pancreas was excised. Serial echographic and microscopic cuts were performed in exactly corresponding levels of each pancreas. In all slices containing a pancreatic necrosis of 50% or more, the echographic pattern was abnormal. In extended pancreatic necrosis (i.e., 75-100% necrosis), a characteristic sonographic pattern could be observed, allowing differentiation from interstitial acute pancreatitis and minor necroses.
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Radiology Department, University of Ulm, F.R.G.
D000208:Acute Disease; D000818:Animals; D004285:Dogs; D009336:Necrosis; D010179:Pancreas / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D010195:Pancreatitis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology; D014463:Ultrasonography