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Online Resources - Liver, Biliary, and Pancreatic Disorders

List of online resources to find additional information on liver, biliary, and pancreatic disorders

Glossary - Liver, Biliary, and Pancreatic Disorders

Glossary of terms relating to liver, biliary, and pancreatic disorders

Glossary - Digestive Disorders

Glossary of terms relating to digestive disorders for patients and consumers

Home Page - Liver, Biliary, and Pancreatic Disorders

Detailed information on liver, biliary, and pancreatic disorders

Computed Tomography (CT or CAT) Scan of the Pancreas  (tests & procedures)

CT/CAT scans are more detailed than standard x-rays and are often used to assess the pancreas for injuries, abnormalities, or disease.

Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography  (tests & procedures)

Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is a procedure in which x-ray and an endoscope - a long, flexible, lighted tube - are used to assess and treat problems in the liver, gallbladder, bile ducts, and pancreas.

CA 27-29

This blood test is used to monitor breast cancer and to find out whether it might recur. It is not a screening test.

Glossary - Digestive and Liver Disorders

Glossary of terms relating to digestive disorders for patients and consumers