Pancreatic cystosis in cystic fibrosis

We describe a case of pancreatic cystosis in an 18-year-old man suffering from cystic fibrosis, who presented with acute epigastric pain. Ultrasound and computed tomographic studies revealed multiple pancreatic cysts of various size, measuring up to 5 cm. Pancreatic macrocystosis is an extremely rar...

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Published in:Abdominal imaging 1997-05, Vol.22 (3), p.313-314
Main Authors: CAHILL, M. E, PARMENTIER, J.-M, VAN RUYSSEVELT, C, PAULS, C. H
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abdominal Pain - etiology
Adolescent
Biological and medical sciences
Cystic Fibrosis - complications
Digestive system
Humans
Investigative techniques, diagnostic techniques (general aspects)
Male
Medical sciences
Pancreatic Cyst - diagnosis
Pancreatic Cyst - diagnostic imaging
Pancreatic Cyst - etiology
Radiodiagnosis. Nmr imagery. Nmr spectrometry
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
Ultrasonography
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Summary:We describe a case of pancreatic cystosis in an 18-year-old man suffering from cystic fibrosis, who presented with acute epigastric pain. Ultrasound and computed tomographic studies revealed multiple pancreatic cysts of various size, measuring up to 5 cm. Pancreatic macrocystosis is an extremely rare manifestation in cystic fibrosis.
ISSN:0942-8925
1432-0509
DOI:10.1007/s002619900197