Table 2:
CT/MRI/MRCP Grading of CP based on Cambridge classification
Equivocal (I) | Mild (II) | Moderate (III) | Marked (IV) | |
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CT/MRI Scan | One of the following: main duct enlarged (2–4 mm), slight gland enlargement, heterogenous parenchyma, small cavities (<10mm), irregular ducts, focal pancreatitis, increased echogenicity of main duct wall, irregular head/body contour | >=2 of the following: enlarged main duct (2–4mm), gland enlargement, heterogenous parenchyma, small cavities (<10mm), irregular ducts, focal acute pancreatitis, increased echogenicity of main duct wall, irregular head/body contour | Cannot distinguish from mild | Moderate changes plus >=1 of the following: large cavities (>10mm), gland enlargement, intraductal filling defects/calculi, duct obstruction, stricture or gross irregularity |
MRCP | <3 abnormal side branch changes | >=3 abnormal side branch changes | Abnormal main duct; >3 abnormal side branches | Moderate changes plus 1 of the following: obstruction, filling defects, severe irreg ularity/di lation of main duct |
Adapted from Conwell, Darwin L., et al. “American Pancreatic Association Practice Guidelines in Chronic Pancreatitis: evidence-based report on diagnostic guidelines.” Pancreas 43.8 (2014): 1143.