Vasculature Involvement by Pancreatic Disease

The 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.


CASE 1

Carcinoma of the pancreas invades the portal vein.

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CASE 2

Superior mesenteric vein aneurysm.

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CASE 3

Pseudo superior mesenteric vein thrombosis, (early phase).

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