
Is A Low Density Area Found On Pancreas In CT Scan A Concern?

Question: Is a low density area found on pancreas on a cCT scan called a pseudocyst. Is it life threatening. I am scheduled for an MRI in two months . I had pancreatitis 8 years ago and I don'tdrink alcohol. I am worried.
Brief Answer:
Not at all
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing in
Pseudocyst of pancreas is a common complication of acute pancreatitis
It can very well be managed with Laparoscopic surgery if there are pressure symptoms
It is not life threatening
Please reassure yourself
Hope this helps
Do write back in case of concern
Not at all
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing in
Pseudocyst of pancreas is a common complication of acute pancreatitis
It can very well be managed with Laparoscopic surgery if there are pressure symptoms
It is not life threatening
Please reassure yourself
Hope this helps
Do write back in case of concern
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Naveen Kumar


Is a low density area on the pancreas a pseudocyst?
Brief Answer:
Not Always
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for your followup
An intelligent question indeed
Not All low density areas on pancreatic CT are treated as Pseudocyst
But the fact that you had pancreatitis , it is more likely
Aart from this MRI is a better tool understanding cystic lesions of pancreas as compared to CT, so in case of doubt I would suggest you go for a MRI
Hope this clears your doubts
Do not hesitate to write back
Not Always
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for your followup
An intelligent question indeed
Not All low density areas on pancreatic CT are treated as Pseudocyst
But the fact that you had pancreatitis , it is more likely
Aart from this MRI is a better tool understanding cystic lesions of pancreas as compared to CT, so in case of doubt I would suggest you go for a MRI
Hope this clears your doubts
Do not hesitate to write back
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D


Brief Answer:
Only a radiologist can interpret
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing in again
Only a radiologist will be in a position to interpret a MRI
Apart from the fact that with mere a statement of low density area no one can come to a diagnosis
It has to be a clinical correlation along with real time MRI interpretation
But with a history of pancreatitis it being pseudocyst is more likely
Hope this helps
Wishing you a healthy life ahead
Only a radiologist can interpret
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing in again
Only a radiologist will be in a position to interpret a MRI
Apart from the fact that with mere a statement of low density area no one can come to a diagnosis
It has to be a clinical correlation along with real time MRI interpretation
But with a history of pancreatitis it being pseudocyst is more likely
Hope this helps
Wishing you a healthy life ahead
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D

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