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Multimodality imaging of neoplastic and nonneoplastic solid lesions of the pancreas.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  21768235     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Data-Review    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Solid lesions of the pancreas represent a heterogeneous group of entities that can be broadly classified as either neoplastic or nonneoplastic. Neoplastic lesions include pancreatic adenocarcinoma, pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor, solid pseudopapillary tumor, pancreatoblastoma, pancreatic lymphoma, metastases to the pancreas, and rare miscellaneous neoplasms. Nonneoplastic lesions include focal pancreatitis, fatty infiltration-replacement, intrapancreatic accessory spleen, congenital anomalies such as prominent pancreatic lobulation and bifid pancreatic tail (pancreatic bifidum), and rare miscellaneous lesions (eg, pancreatic sarcoidosis, Castleman disease of the pancreas). A variety of imaging modalities are available for assessing these solid lesions, including ultrasonography (US), computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging, endoscopic US, and hybrid nuclear imaging techniques such as single photon emission computed tomography-CT and positron emission tomography-CT, each of which has its own strengths and limitations. Accurate diagnosis can be challenging, and use of a multimodality imaging approach is often helpful in equivocal or complex cases. Knowledge of relevant clinical information and key radiologic features is essential for confident lesion characterization and differentiation. © RSNA, 2011.
Authors:
Gavin Low; Anukul Panu; Noam Millo; Edward Leen
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Radiographics : a review publication of the Radiological Society of North America, Inc     Volume:  31     ISSN:  1527-1323     ISO Abbreviation:  Radiographics     Publication Date:    2011 Jul-Aug
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2011-07-19     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8302501     Medline TA:  Radiographics     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  993-1015     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging, University of Alberta Hospital, 2A2.41 Walter Mackenzie Center, 8440-112 St, Edmonton, AB, Canada T6G 2B7.
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