Use of DWI in identification of small solid pancreatic focalities (≤ 2 cm)

Use of DWI in identification of small solid pancreatic focalities (≤ 2 cm)

Authors

  • Francesco Negri Department of Surgical Sciences, Section of Radiological Sciences, University of Parma, Parma Hospital, Parma, Italy
  • Nicola Emanuele Bono Department of Surgical Sciences, Section of Radiological Sciences, University of Parma, Parma Hospital, Parma, Italy
  • Sandro Barbalace Department of Surgical Sciences, Section of Radiological Sciences, University of Parma, Parma Hospital, Parma, Italy
  • Vincenzo Trunfio Department of Surgical Sciences, Section of Radiological Sciences, University of Parma, Parma Hospital, Parma, Italy
  • Silvia Lana Department of Surgical Sciences, Section of Radiological Sciences, University of Parma, Parma Hospital, Parma, Italy
  • Chiara Ganazzoli Department of Surgical Sciences, Section of Radiological Sciences, University of Parma, Parma Hospital, Parma, Italy
  • Emanuela Angela Marcantoni Department of Surgical Sciences, Section of Radiological Sciences, University of Parma, Parma Hospital, Parma, Italy
  • Marilina Totaro University of Ferrara - Morphology, Surgery and Experimental Medicine Dept. - Diagnostic Imaging Section, Ferrara, Italy
  • Manuela Vallara Department of Surgical Sciences, Section of Radiological Sciences, University of Parma, Parma Hospital, Parma, Italy
  • Raffaele Parziale Department of Surgical Sciences, Section of Radiological Sciences, University of Parma, Parma Hospital, Parma, Italy
  • Daniele Borgia ASL Lecce, Italy

Keywords:

DWI sequences, pancreatic focalities, early diagnosis

Abstract

Incidental finding of pancreatic focalities has increased thanks to a larger use of radiological examinations (Ultrasound, CT). The differential diagnosis between focal inflammatory and heteroplastic disease is frequently complicated by the wide spectrum of lesions and by the aspecificity of clinical and medical history, as well as of imaging findings. MRI is the second level choice of examination thanks to its higher intrinsic contrast resolution and parametric capability (1); furthermore, the use of Diffusion Weighted Imaging (DWI) sequences provides additional diagnostic informations. 

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Published

28-07-2016

Issue

Vol. 87 No. 3 - S (2016): Current topics in radiology

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REVIEWS

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How to Cite

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Negri F, Bono NE, Barbalace S, Trunfio V, Lana S, Ganazzoli C, et al. Use of DWI in identification of small solid pancreatic focalities (≤ 2 cm). Acta Biomed [Internet]. 2016 Jul. 28 [cited 2024 Jul. 27];87(3 - S):20-7. Available from: https://mattioli1885journals.com/index.php/actabiomedica/article/view/5636