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VOL. 4, ISSUE 1 (2022)
Epidemiological and scanographic profile of pancreatic pathologies in 3 radiology departments in Kinshasa
Authors
Molua Antoine, Matondo Eric, Yanda Stéphane, Mbongo Angèle, Mazoba Tacite
Abstract
Context and Objective: Pancreatic pathologies are diverse and often difficult to diagnose, combining clinic, biology and radiology. The objective of this work was to describe the epidemio-scanographic aspects of pancreatic pathologies in 3 radiology departments in Kinshasa. Methods: Descriptive documentary study conducted in 3 radiology departments in Kinshasa from January 2016 to June 2021, having retained 86 reports of patients with pancreatic pathology diagnosed by abdominal CT-scan. Results: Out of a total of 2342 reports compiled, 86 mentioned pancreatic pathologies, i.e. a frequency of 3.7%. Pancreatic tumors were the most common (62 cases/86); followed by acute pancreatitis (15 cases/86) and chronic pancreatitis (5 cases/86). Male patients were in the majority (sex-ratio M/F=1.6) with a mean age of 55.7±14.7 years (16 to 92 years). Cholestasis syndrome (50%) and abdominal (epigastric) pain were the most common indications. In pancreatitis, the contours were blurred (80%) compared to tumors (56.1%) where they were lobulated (p<0.05). In 45% of pancreatitis the peripancreatic fat was infiltrated, against 16.7% in tumors (p=0.01). The Wirsung duct was dilated in most tumors compared to pancreatitis where it was irregular with calcifications (p<0.05). The tumors were resectable in 26% of cases. Conclusion: The abdominal CT-scan contributes to the diagnosis of pancreatic pathologies. Tumors are the most found, of which only 1/3 was resectable. It is often a male subject aged >40 years with a clinical indication.
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Pages:6-12
How to cite this article:
Molua Antoine, Matondo Eric, Yanda St&eacute;phane, Mbongo Ang&egrave;le, Mazoba Tacite "Epidemiological and scanographic profile of pancreatic pathologies in 3 radiology departments in Kinshasa". International Journal of Radiology Research, Vol 4, Issue 1, 2022, Pages 6-12
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