Pancreas

1. Introduction 100%

Importance of Pancreatic Ultrasound
Clinical Relevance in GI and Endocrine Disorders
Indications and Limitations of Pancreatic Imaging

2. Anatomy of the Pancreas 70%

Head, Neck, Body, and Tail
Pancreatic Duct (Duct of Wirsung)
Surrounding Structures (CBD, Duodenum, Vessels)
Anatomical Variants and Landmarks

3. Patient Preparation & Imaging Technique 100%

Fasting Requirements
Patient Positioning and Scanning Windows
Transducer Choice and Imaging Planes
Techniques to Overcome Bowel Gas

4. Normal Pancreatic Appearance 40%

Size, Shape, and Margins
Echotexture and Echogenicity
Visualization of Pancreatic Duct
Vascular Landmarks (Splenic Vein, SMA)

5. Pancreatic Pathologies

1. Congenital Anomalies

Pancreas Divisum
Annular Pancreas
Ectopic Pancreatic Tissue

2. Inflammatory Conditions

Acute Pancreatitis
Chronic Pancreatitis
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Abscess Formation

3. Cystic Lesions

Simple Pancreatic Cyst
Mucinous Cystic Neoplasm (MCN)
Serous Cystadenoma
IPMN (Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Neoplasm)

4. Neoplastic Conditions

Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Metastatic Lesions
Lymphoma Involving Pancreas

5. Ductal and Periductal Changes

Ductal Dilatation
Calculi in Pancreatic Duct
Strictures and Obstruction
Double Duct Sign

6. Interventional and Post-Therapy Imaging 0%

Ultrasound-Guided Drainage of Pseudocysts
EUS Overview for Pancreatic Biopsy
Post-Operative Pancreatic Bed Evaluation
Post-Endoscopic Interventions (Stent, Sphincterotomy)

7. Advanced Modalities and Differential Diagnosis 0%

Role of CT and MRI
Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound (CEUS)
Elastography in Chronic Pancreatitis
Differentiation of Mass vs. Focal Pancreatitis

8. Case Studies and Quiz Section 0%

Classic Pancreatic Case Scenarios
Sonographic Image-Based Questions
Common Diagnostic Pitfalls
Tips and Pearls in Pancreatic Ultrasound