Hello group,
I just joined looking for support and possible clues to assist with more information until until I meet with my new GI on Thursday 10/27/22.
I apologize in advance for the lengthy post.
A CT scan in Jan and July of 2021 for an Ortho issue found multiple pancreatic fat stranding with a mild rind-like appearance and mild peri-pancreatic inflammation indicating Chronic pancreatitis, autoimmune. No further tests were ordered until I met with my new PCP this month and he ordered a MRI. The report says:
Mild ill-defined heterogeneity of the pancreatic head/uncinate process without a clearly delineated mass.
There is however a masslike area of enhancement within the pancreatic head resulting in Chronic pancreatitis with resultant steatosis, possibly autoimmune. Pancreatic adenocarcinoma is not excluded given the lack of (without) upstream ductal dilatation or parenchymal atrophy.
Decreased T1 signal and opposed phase images demonstrate diffuse drop in signal of the entire pancreas.
Apparently, I have been having symptoms without knowing that they were related to my pancreas and I would like to be a bit more informed, besides all the research I am constantly doing trying to understand it all.
Any assistance appreciated.
Thank you.