In:
Indian Journal of Radiology and Imaging, Georg Thieme Verlag KG, Vol. 27, No. 02 ( 2017-04), p. 167-176
Abstract:
Although a common occurrence, cystic lesions of the pancreatico-biliary tree (PBT) may pose a diagnostic dilemma because they encompass a large number of neoplastic and benign processes with varied clinical symptoms. Knowledge of lesion classification and characterization are essential in making an accurate prospective diagnosis. This is necessary for identifying clinically significant cystic masses, which at times may require invasive intervention from indolent, nonneoplastic lesions, for which surveillance may suffice. Today, there is an arsenal of modalities for assessing the PBT, however, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) remains at the forefront for characterizing cystic morphology and fluid content, internal septations, solid component, enhancement patterns, as well as assessing the surrounding normal structures. This pictorial review aims to review the spectrum of MRI features, which will aid in the differential diagnoses of cystic lesions of the PBT and mimickers, enabling the radiologist to reach a more confident diagnosis.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0971-3026
,
1998-3808
DOI:
10.4103/ijri.IJRI_226_16
Language:
English
Publisher:
Georg Thieme Verlag KG
Publication Date:
2017
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2059213-9
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