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Is A Low Density Area Found On Pancreas In CT Scan A Concern?

Posted on Thu, 23 Jun 2016

Question: Is a low density area found on pancreas on a cCT scan called a pseudocyst. Is it life threatening. I am scheduled for an MRI in two months . I had pancreatitis 8 years ago and I don'tdrink alcohol. I am worried.

Answered by Dr. Ajit Naniksingh Kukreja (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Not at all

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thanks for writing in

Pseudocyst of pancreas is a common complication of acute pancreatitis

It can very well be managed with Laparoscopic surgery if there are pressure symptoms

It is not life threatening

Please reassure yourself
Hope this helps
Do write back in case of concern

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Naveen Kumar

Follow up: Dr. Ajit Naniksingh Kukreja (2 hours later)

Is a low density area on the pancreas a pseudocyst?

Answered by Dr. Ajit Naniksingh Kukreja (13 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Not Always

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thanks for your followup

An intelligent question indeed

Not All low density areas on pancreatic CT are treated as Pseudocyst

But the fact that you had pancreatitis , it is more likely

Aart from this MRI is a better tool understanding cystic lesions of pancreas as compared to CT, so in case of doubt I would suggest you go for a MRI

Hope this clears your doubts
Do not hesitate to write back

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Ajit Naniksingh Kukreja (3 hours later)

I have an MRI In 2 months. Is this low density area a cyst and could it be cancer?

Answered by Dr. Ajit Naniksingh Kukreja (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Only a radiologist can interpret

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thanks for writing in again

Only a radiologist will be in a position to interpret a MRI

Apart from the fact that with mere a statement of low density area no one can come to a diagnosis

It has to be a clinical correlation along with real time MRI interpretation

But with a history of pancreatitis it being pseudocyst is more likely

Hope this helps
Wishing you a healthy life ahead

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D