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Reliable, easy-to-read patient information on common medical conditions — written in plain language, free of jargon, and grounded in current evidence. Browse the most frequent diagnoses, understand what they mean for everyday life, and learn which steps and questions help you have a focused conversation with your doctor.

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Hereditary pancreatitis x ray

Introduction

Overview

Overview

Pancreatic calcification can often be seen on plain abdominal X-rays.

X Ray

X Ray

Pancreatic calcification can often be seen on plain abdominal X-rays.

By James Heilman, MD (Own work) [CC BY-SA 4.0 (Case courtesy of Dr Andrew Dixon, <a href=”https://radiopaedia.org/“>Radiopaedia.org</a>. From the case <a href=”https://radiopaedia.org/cases/30122“>rID: 30122</a>

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References

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Iqra Qamar M.D.[2]