The operative diagnosis of carcinoma of the pancreas

Abstract

The radiological appearances of the main pancreatic duct in patients with carcinoma of the head of the pancreas is described. It is suggested that both a uniform dilatation of the duct system and a gap between the head of the dye and the duodenum may be taken as indicative of the presence of a carcinoma and hence allow an immediate distinction between this condition and chronic relapsing pancreatitis.