Cross-sectional imaging of the pancreas

Baillieres Clin Gastroenterol. 1995 Mar;9(1):135-51. doi: 10.1016/0950-3528(95)90074-8.

Abstract

CT is the primary modality for the evaluation of patients with pancreatic disease. A number of pitfalls can occur in interpretation of the scans, but most can be avoided by using state-of-the-art scanners and dynamic contrast enhancement techniques and by recognizing normal anatomic variants. However, in other cases, CT may show only nonspecific findings and a correct diagnosis can be reached only by utilization of additional imaging techniques or guided FNAB.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging*
  • Pancreas / diagnostic imaging
  • Pancreas / pathology*
  • Pancreatic Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Pancreatic Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed*