The Pancreas: Fluid and Cysts
Course Overview
Learn to assess pancreatic anatomy and pathology with ultrasound. Compare normal vs. pancreatitis, identify cysts, and develop a complete exam strategy.
Course Objectives
Develop a strategy for complete ultrasound exam and assess the pancreatic ductal anatomy.
Compare the sonographic appearance of normal pancreatic anatomy versus pancreatitis.
Differentiate the sonographic characteristics seen with acute versus chronic pancreatitis and distinguish pancreatic atrophy post-pancreatitis.
Evaluate the sonographic characteristics of pancreatic pseudocysts, simple cysts, and intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms.
Target Audience
Physicians
Sonographers
Others who perform and/or interpret ultrasound.
Credit Information
Credit Type
* AMA PRA Category 1™
Number of Credits
1
* AMA PRA Category 1 ™ credits are used by physicians and other groups like PAs and certain nurses. Category 1 credits are accepted by the ARDMS, CCI, ACCME, and Sonography Canada.
Faculty
Lauren Pellegrini-Salsman, MHA, RDMS (AB, OB/GYN, BR), RVT, RDCS (AE)
Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program Director, St. Louis Community College-Forest Park
Sonographer and Clinical Sonography Instructor
St. Louis, MO
Jason Cox, MD
Program Director, Medical Director, and Attending Radiologist
Institute for Advanced Medical Education
St. Louis, MO
Disclosure
Lauren Pellegrini-Salsman and Jason Cox, MD disclose no such relationships exist.
In compliance with the Essentials and Standards of the ACCME, the author of this CME tutorial is required to disclose any significant financial or other relationships they may have with commercial interests.
IAME has assessed conflict of interest with its faculty, authors, editors, and any individuals who were in a position to control the content of this CME activity. Any identified relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated. IAME's planners, content reviewers, and editorial staff disclose no relationships with ineligible entities.
Estimated Time for Completion
1 hour
Date of Release
December 27th, 2023
Date of Most Recent Review
December 9th, 2024
Expiration Date
December 8th, 2027
Accreditation
The Institute for Advanced Medical Education is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Institute for Advanced Medical Education designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Sonographers: These credits are accepted by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), Sonography Canada, Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), and most other organizations.
For information on the applicability and acceptance of continuing education credit for this activity, please consult your professional licensing board or other credentialing organization.
