2019
DOI: 10.1055/s-0039-1698479
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Imaging of Tropical Chronic Pancreatitis—A Unique Clinico-Radiological Entity

Abstract: Tropical chronic pancreatitis (TCP) is a unique juvenile nonalcoholic form of chronic pancreatitis prevalent in tropical developing countries. TCP is characterized by the younger age of onset, rapid progression, higher prevalence of diabetes and pancreatic calculi, and greater propensity to develop pancreatic malignancy. Identifying the distinct imaging features is critical for the diagnosis of TCP. Awareness of this condition will not only enable the radiologist to recognize it early but also help in better m… Show more

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“…While the TCP stone is solid and has clear boundaries. Dilatation of the pancreatic duct is less common in alcoholic and hereditary pancreatitis than in TCP [ 15 ].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…While the TCP stone is solid and has clear boundaries. Dilatation of the pancreatic duct is less common in alcoholic and hereditary pancreatitis than in TCP [ 15 ].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The calculi are very dense and can be up to 5 cm in size and extend into the side branches, in contrast to alcohol-related chronic pancreatitis, which are typically small. Pancreatic size is inversely proportional to duration of disease, with pancreatic atrophy occurring in nearly 50% of cases 13. Irregular ductal dilation and calcifications seen in intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm can mimic TP; MRI is helpful in differentiation by the presence of intraductal papillary nodules.…”
Section: Tropical Pancreatitis Imagingmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Pancreatic size is inversely proportional to duration of disease, with pancreatic atrophy occurring in nearly 50% of cases. 13 Irregular ductal dilation and calcifications seen in intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm can mimic TP; MRI is helpful in differentiation by the presence of intraductal papillary nodules.…”
Section: Tropical Pancreatitis Imagingmentioning
confidence: 99%