A cystic neoplasm needs to be considered when a patient presents with a fluid-containing pancreatic lesion. Cystic neoplasms of the pancreas may be more frequent than previously recognized and are ...

Pancreatic cancer can block the bile ducts, leading to jaundice, Pancreatic Cancer Action details. If you notice this symptom along with dark urine or pale stools, seek medical attention immediately.

If stenosed this duct orifice may be enlarged by a plastic procedure as shown (C). When the opening of the pancreatic duct has been identified, either at the papilla of Vater, in the common duct ...

Background and Aim: Intraductal papillary mucinous tumor (IPMT) of the pancreas can be divided into three clinically distinct subtypes: main duct type, branch duct type and mixed type. Although it ...

Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography film showing multiple calculi in the dilated Main Pancreatic Duct (MPD) with involvement of secondary pancreatic ducts. The Common Bile Duct (CBD ...

ERCP is used primarily to diagnose and treat conditions of the bile ducts and pancreas. ERCP combines the use of x-rays and an endoscope, which is a long, flexible, lighted tube. Through the endoscope ...