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CASE 190

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History: A 32-year-old woman presents with mild jaundice.

1. What should be included in the differential diagnosis of the imaging finding shown in Figure A? (Choose all that apply.)

A. Acute pancreatitis

B. Pancreatic carcinoma

C. Pancreatic lymphoma

D. Pancreatic pseudocyst

E. Peripancreatic lymphadenopathy

2. Which of the following statements regarding pancreatic lymphoma is true?

A. Pancreatic lymphoma represents less than 1% of pancreatic masses.

B. The uninvolved part of the pancreas becomes atrophic.

C. Pancreatic lymphoma is usually due to Hodgkin’s disease.

D. Diffuse lymphomatous infiltration results in high attenuation enlargement.

3. What finding is most suggestive of pancreatic lymphoma instead of carcinoma?

A. Absence of pancreatic duct dilation

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