For the above patient, ultrasonography reveals dilated extrahepatic and intrahepatic bile ducts and the absence of gallstones within the gallbladder. A 2 cm mass within the pancreatic head is visualized. Computed tomography of the abdomen is performed. Which of following CT findings indicate probable unresectability?
A. Common bile duct diameter of 2 cm
B. Ascites
C. Infiltration of the transverse colonic mesentery
D. Dilatation of the main pancreatic duct to 1.5 cm
Answer:B
For the above patient, ultrasonography reveals dilated extrahepatic and intrahepatic bile ducts and the absence of gallstones within the gallbladder. A 2 cm mass within the pancreatic head is visualized. Computed tomography of the abdomen is performed. Which of following CT findings indicate probable unresectability?
A. Common bile duct diameter of 2 cm B. Ascites C. Infiltration of the transverse colonic mesentery D. Dilatation of the main pancreatic duct to 1.5 cm