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World J Radiol. Mar 28, 2024; 16(3): 40-48
Published online Mar 28, 2024. doi: 10.4329/wjr.v16.i3.40
Table 2 Cambridge classification diagnostic criteria in chronic pancreatitis[27]
To evaluate chronic pancreatitis from the aspects of pancreatic parenchyma, pancreatic duct morphology, local changes, and so on by CT and US
NormalQuality study visualising the whole gland without abnormal features
EquivocalOne sign onlyMain duct enlarged (< 4 mm)
Gland enlarged (up to 2 × normal)
Cavities (< 10 mm)
Irregular ducts
Focal acute pancreatitis
Parenchymal heterogeneity
Mild changesTwo or more signsDuct wall echoes increased
Moderate changesIrregular head/body contour
Marked changesAs above, and with one or more of: Large cavities (> 10 mm), gross gland enlargement (> 2 × normal), intraductal filling defects or calculi, duct obstruction, structure or gross irregularity, contiguous organ invasion