CT Scanning and Ultrasound in the Evaluation of Pancreatic Pseudocysts: A Preliminary Comparison

Abstract

A retrospective review of 12 surgically proved cases of pancreatic pseudocyst was performed. CT [computed tomography] correctly demonstrated 6/8 uncomplicated pseudocysts and 4/4 infected pseudocysts. Ultrasound identified 7/8 uncomplicated and 2/4 infected pseudocysts. Errors by 1 modality are due to limitations not shared by the other method. This suggests a basis for the complementary use of CT scanning and ultrasound in evaluation of suspected pancreatic pseudocysts.