Pancreas CT Appearances
Ectopic Pancreas CT Findings
- Prepyloric antral or duodenal location
- Endoluminal growth pattern
- Ill-defined border
- Prominent enhancement of overlying mucosa
- Diameter ratio greater than 1:4
Other Information About Ectopic Pancreas
Etiology:
- Unknown
- May be congenital
Epidemiology:
- Typically presents between the 4th and 6th decades of life
Presentation:
- Typically asymptomatic
- Abdominal pain and/or distension
- Dyspepsia
- Nausea and/or vomiting
Prognosis:
- Ectopic pancreas is benign
Related Pearls: Heterotopic Pancreas
Related Lectures:
CT of the Stomach: Beyond the Common Gastric Masses - Part 2