Dilation of the pancreatic duct in two dogs with acute pancreatitis was identified using ultrasonography. This sign supported the diagnosis of pancreatitis. However, reference to the human medical literature indicates that dilation of the pancreatic duct may occur with a variety of conditions, and should be considered a potentially non‐specific finding in dogs.
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