title: Clinical signs of pancreatitis.
abstract: The pancreas consists of complex structures that perform vital functions. Radiologic technologists must comprehend its normal structure and function to perform functional imaging procedures in their daily practice, as well as to know how any deviation from normalcy can disrupt homeostasis. Because pancreatitis is a potentially life-threatening disease, a thorough understanding of the clinical manifestation and imaging characteristics of the various forms of the disease is crucial. This article reviews distinctive pancreatic function and discusses basic pancreas imaging. In addition, acute and chronic pancreatitis is explored, including the role of medical imaging in its diagnosis, complications, and prognosis.
authors: Medical Sonography Program at Johnston Community College in Smithfield, North Carolina, USA.
authors: Steven M
authors: SM
authors: Penny
mesh_terms: D003952:Diagnostic Imaging / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D010179:Pancreas / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology*; D010195:Pancreatitis / Q000175:diagnosis*; D011859:Radiography; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging