MR imaging features of solid-pseudopapillary tumor of the pancreas

Magn Reson Med Sci. 2007;6(2):121-6. doi: 10.2463/mrms.6.121.

Abstract

Solid-pseudopapillary tumor (SPT) of the pancreas is characterized as cystic, necrotic, and hemorrhagic degeneration. In this study, magnetic resonance (MR) findings of 4 cases were reviewed. Patchy or spotty areas of high intensity that suggested hemorrhagic degeneration were constantly detected on fat-suppressed T(1)-weighted images. Dynamic contrast-enhanced MR imaging revealed mild and gradual increase of contrast enhancement in solid portions. Multi-contrast MR imaging that included fat-suppressed T(1)-weighted imaging and dynamic contrast-enhanced imaging allowed accurate diagnosis of SPT and its differentiation from other tumors.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Contrast Media / administration & dosage
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Gadolinium DTPA
  • Humans
  • Image Enhancement / methods
  • Imaging, Three-Dimensional / methods
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging*
  • Male
  • Pancreas / pathology*
  • Pancreas / surgery
  • Pancreatic Neoplasms / classification*
  • Pancreatic Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Pancreatic Neoplasms / surgery
  • Rare Diseases

Substances

  • Contrast Media
  • Gadolinium DTPA