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- Abdominal radiographs can be abnormal but are not specific for pancreatitis and are infrequently used.
- Ultrasound often fails to visualize the pancreas because of overlying intestinal gas but may detect gallstones, pseudocysts, mass lesions, or edema or enlargement of the pancreas.
- CT can confirm the clinical impression of acute pancreatitis. It can also be helpful in evaluating the complications of acute pancreatitis.
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