Pancreatic scan

Pancreatoscanning (also known as pancreatoscanography) is a method of imaging the pancreas using computed tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

This procedure produces images of the pancreas and surrounding tissues and organs. It is used to diagnose and evaluate various pancreatic diseases such as acute and chronic pancreatitis, cysts, tumors and others.

During a pancreatic scan, the patient lies on the CT or MRI scanner table. Then transverse sections of the abdominal cavity are taken at the level of the pancreas. If necessary, a contrast agent may be injected into the vein for better visualization.

The resulting images are then analyzed by a radiologist. Pancreatoscanning allows you to accurately assess the size, shape and structure of the pancreas, identify focal changes or dilation of the ducts. This is important for correct diagnosis and choice of treatment for pancreatic diseases.

Pancreatoscan is a complex medical imaging method used in gastroenterology to diagnose pancreatic pathology [1]. This procedure helps to see the exact condition of the patient’s internal organs (in this case, the pancreas), which makes it possible to identify even the slightest changes and begin treatment in a timely manner.

The effectiveness of the method is 80–85%. The information content of the method is higher than other types of imaging studies carried out in patients with diseases of the pancreas - duodenogastro- and cholangiomanometry, ultrasound and computer scanning of the pancreas, examination of its histological preparations, morphological examination of biopsy material, laparoscopy.