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Abdominal enhanced CT showing a cystic low-density shadow (arrow) in the head and neck of the pancreas.
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Abdominal enhanced computed tomography (CT) revealed the following findings: (1) the pancreatic duct was significantly dilated, and the surrounding pancreatic head space was unclear; (2) a cystic low-density shadow was observed in the head of the pancreas (Figure 1); (3) massive peritoneal effusion was observed; (4) patchy lymph node enhancement and enlargement were observed in the mesentery; and (5) intestinal aggregation in the upper abdomen along with thickening and enhancement of the bowel wall was observed.
Abdominal enhanced CT showing a significant reduction in the cystic low-density shadow (arrow) of the head and neck of the pancreas one year after discharge.
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Abdominal CT showed a significant reduction in the cystic low-density shadow of the head and neck of the pancreas (Figure 2).