Pancreas Cancer Research and Referral Clinic

In Chennai, we have many CT scan centers. It is common for our patients to come and see us with CT scan reports of scans done outside. Sometimes, we are unable to look at the CT films and give a genuine opinion. So we end up asking for a second imaging to the dismay of our patients. Imaging standards for pancreatic tumour imaging has been standardized by many radiologic societies and only a standardized evaluation will give us appropriate decision making. Using the wrong scans to decide will lead us into confusion. So what are the established standards for CT scan of the pancreas? Here we go. Before we deal with pancreatic CT, I will explain what constitutes a normal CT scan protocol.  Normal CT scans are done in different formats. Plain CT scan refers to CT scan done without giving contrast agents. Plain scan will not show the blood vessels and cannot accurately define the relationship of the lesion or even clearly define the lesion. It is useful to pick up very large lesions, cal...