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J P Deutsch

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[Acute pancreatitis].

The diagnosis of acute pancreatitis is based on clinical examination and basic laboratory tests. The main role of sonography in acute pancreatitis is to evaluate gallstones and small fluid collections. However, sonography is frequently difficult due to intestinal ileus related to pancreatitis. CT is indicated early in the clinical course of acute severe pancreatitis when the diagnosis is uncertain or when complications such as abscess, hemorrhage, or necrosis, are suspected. In addition, CT may be used to assess the prognosis and follow-up of patients.

Acute Disease↗

[Value of computed tomography and celiomesenteric angiography in assessing vascular involvement in cancer of the exocrine pancreas. Apropos of 31 cases].

The prediction of vascular involvement by computed tomography (CT) with intravenous bolus contrast medium enhancement was compared to that of angiography in 31 patients with pancreatic carcinoma. CT was performed in 29 patients, angiography in 18 patients, while 16 had both investigations. Results of both radiological investigations were reviewed and compared with surgical findings. Sensitivity and specificity of CT was 88 and 100 percent respectively. Sensitivity and specificity of angiography was 57 and 100 percent respectively. The four false-negative results of CT concerned the superior mesenteric and portal veins. The ten false-negative results of angiography concerned the superior mesenteric and portal veins in four cases, and the celiac and superior mesenteric arteries in six cases. Comparison of results of CT and angiography revealed that the two methods concurred in 12 patients, five without and seven with vascular involvement. In three other cases, CT detected more abnormal vessels than angiography. In another case, only CT demonstrated nonresectability. In conclusion, CT with enhancement seems to be more accurate than angiography in the prediction of vascular involvement of pancreatic carcinoma.

Adenocarcinoma↗

[Encapsulating peritonitis in periodic disease. Apropos of a case studied by x-ray computed tomography].

A case of encapsulating peritonitis complicating the course of familial Mediterranean fever is reported. This encapsulating peritonitis was responsible for abdominal pain and had a "pseudocystic" appearance on ultrasonography and computed tomography. Ultrasound guided aspiration produced a yellowish fluid rich in proteins and poor in cells. Surgical operation revealed a congested appearance of the peritoneum associated with a richly fibrinous appearance of the external wall of the mass. The differential diagnosis is discussed.

Adult↗

Gastroduodenal intussusception secondary to Menetrier's disease.

Menetrier's disease is an uncommon condition of unknown etiology, characterized by a hyperplasia of the gastric mucosal folds. The first case of gastroduodenal intussusception complicating Menetrier's disease is reported herein. Barium study and computed tomography (CT) helped in the diagnosis of intussusception but the nature of the underlying disease was not determined until histological examination of the gastric specimen was performed.

Duodenal Diseases↗