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Here is the most recent CT scan. Perhaps I am overthinking these issues; however, I'm not a doctor and at this point unable to rely on my treating physicians to explain anything to me, other than the fact they want more studies.

TECHNIQUE: Transverse and sagittal transabdominal sonograms of the upper abdomen, aorta and IVC were performed in conjunction with color Doppler.

FINDINGS:
Liver: 16.4 cm liver is homogeneous without focal mass. There is persistent moderate intrahepatic biliary ductal dilatation

CBD: Measures 11 mm without obvious choledocholithiasis or biliary ductal mass. Common bile duct measures 13 mm in December 2020.

Gallbladder: Nondistended without stone, inflammation, or tenderness

Spleen: Homogeneous, without focal mass or enlargement. Spleen is 8.0 cm in length.

Pancreas: Visualized portions of the pancreas are grossly unremarkable except for moderate dilatation of the main pancreatic duct to 2.3 mm without obvious pancreatic mass, intraductal nodule or stone.

Kidneys: Right kidney measures 9.0 x 3.9 x 3.4 cm with 7 mm cortex, while the left is 8.9 x 3.6 x 5.2 cm with 14 mm cortex. There is no definite hydronephrosis, abnormal soft tissue mass, or stone in either kidney.

Miscellaneous: Aorta, inferior vena cava, and main portal vein are normal in caliber and direction of flow. There is no definite ascites or significant pleural effusion.

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@frances007, I agree with @astaingegerdm that you have a right to have the results of your tests and possible diagnosis explained to you in layman terms. Not only will that put your mind at ease, it will help you and doctors to work together as a team. It's good to ask questions.

I moved your posts to this existing discussion:
– Dilated pancreatic duct: Should I get a second opinion?: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/dilated-pancreatic-duct/

I did this so that you can connect with @doxie2 who is going through a similar situation right now. Frances, have you considered getting a second opinion?