Ultrasound Assessment of Pancreatitis in Paediatric Adolescent Population
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences - Year 2014, Vol 2, Issue 6
Abstract
Pancreatitis in paediatric-adolescent population is less common compare to adult population. Common causes in the adult and pediatric population are different. Chronic pancreatitis is divided into noncalcific and calcific variety of which calcific is generally associated with long term complications like diabetes and steatorrhoea. Ultrasound is an important first line investigation which can be used in the diagnosis, classification and follow up of pediatric-adolescent pancreatitis. The Aim and objective of the study was demographic and ultrasound evaluation of pancreatitis in paediatric population. Twenty patients were evaluated retrospectively. Data of demographic and ultrasonographic finding was obtained and analysed. In our study pancreatitis was most common in 10-15 years age group. Maximum were females with youngest age of 4 years. Acute pancreatitis was seen in two cases and chronic pancreatitis was reported in 18 cases. Idiopathic calcific pancreatitis was seen in ten cases. Calcific idiopathic chronic pancreatitis was found in four out of five males. Pseudocyst and ascites were most common complication of pancreatitis in paediatric-adolescent population found in our study. Pancreatitis is less common in paediatric-adolescent population. Idiopathic cause and chronic variety is commonly seen in this population. Ultrasound is an important investigation which can differentiate acute and chronic type, calcific and noncalcific type, detection of complication and follow up of patients. Keywords: Ultrasound, Pancreatitis, Paediatric.
Authors and Affiliations
Bhawana D. Sonawane, Prashant U. Titare, Pradip B. Rathod, Narendra G. Tembhekar, Aarti Anand
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