CT of Clonorchis Sinensis pancreatitis.
Clonorchis Sinensis infestation can involve the pancreatic duct and induce attacks of acute pancreatitis. Ct findings in a case of Clonorchis Sinensis pancreatitis revealed significant enlargement of the pancreas with compression and obstruction of the common duct. Medical treatment leads to resolution of the clinical and CT findings. The patient experienced a second episode of pancreatitis 3 yr later. CT examination documented the development of chronic pancreatitis with an acute exacerbation.
Balthazar
E J
EJ
New York University-Tisch Medical Center, Department of Radiology, NY 10016.
Lamb
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D003003:Clonorchiasis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010195:Pancreatitis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed