Role of endoscopic ultrasound in idiopathic pancreatitis

Figure 1 Linear endoscopic ultrasound from the stomach showing Ascaris lumbricoides in the body of the pancreas.

Figure 2 Radial endoscopic ultrasound from the duodenum shows duodenal duplication cyst as etiology of idiopathic pancreatitis.

Figure 3 Linear endoscopic ultrasound from the duodenal bulb shows echogenic biliary sludge in the common bile duct.

Figure 4 Linear endoscopic ultrasound from the duodenal bulb shows echogenic sludge in the gallbladder.

Figure 5 Common bile duct stone with sludge seen on linear endoscopic ultrasound from the duodenal bulb in a 36-year-old male presenting with 3 episodes of idiopathic acute pancreatitis in last 7 mo.

Figure 6 Features of chronic pancreatitis seen on linear endoscopic ultrasound from descending duodenum.

Figure 7 Ampullary stone with acoustic shadow seen on radial endoscopic ultrasound from descending duodenum.

Figure 8 Hypoechoic ampullary mass extending into common bile duct.