Vasculature Involvement by Pancreatic DiseaseThe role of 3D CT Angiography for the evaluation of pancreatic pathology continues to evolve. At the current time 3D CT Angiography may play a major role in the detection of early arterial and/or venous involvement in pancreatic cancer. Dual phase spiral CT studies are critical in these cases. Complications of acute or chronic pancreatitis may also be well defined by these techniques. |
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| Carcinoma of the pancreas invades the portal vein. | ||
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| Superior mesenteric vein aneurysm. | ||
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| Pseudo superior mesenteric vein thrombosis, (early phase). | ||
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