Ultrasound in the diagnosis of malignant pancreatic tumours.
Ultrasonic scanning of the upper abdomen is a valuable method in diagnosing malignant pancreatic tumours. A series of 12 patients is presented. The method also provides information about the size of the gallbladder and the condition of the liver parenchyma.
D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D005704:Gallbladder / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008099:Liver / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010190:Pancreatic Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D014463:Ultrasonography