Abdomen Sonography: Pancreas - Video Lesson

Hey everyone, welcome back to our abdominal extended ultrasound series. In this lesson, we'll turn our attention to the pancreas, an essential abdominal organ with both digestive and hormonal functions. We'll review its normal anatomy, vascular relationships, functions, lab values, and sonographic appearance. Having a solid understanding of normal pancreatic anatomy and its expected ultrasound appearance is essential for confidently identifying abnormal findings during abdominal imaging. Let's get started. Let's begin by reviewing the normal anatomy of the pancreas. The pancreas is a retroperitoneal organ located transversely in the upper abdomen, extending from the C loop of the duodenum to the splenic hilum. It is divided into five key regions. The head is nestled in the C loop of the duodenum. The uncinate process is a small projection from the lower head that