MR imaging of pancreas in cystic fibrosis.
The pancreatic regions of 18 patients with cystic fibrosis were analyzed with a 1.5 Tesla MR unit. Signal intensity of the pancreas was correlated with clinical data and ultrasound. A hyperintense pancreas on T1-weighted image was consistent with fatty replacement of pancreatic insufficiency. A pancreas of normal soft tissue intensity was found in two asymptomatic and one symptomatic patient. A very hypointense pancreas on any pulse sequence was considered to be an intermediate stage of pancreatic degeneration.
Murayama
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Department of Radiology, Tulane University Medical Center, New Orleans, Louisiana.
Robinson
A E
AE
Mulvihill
D M
DM
Goyco
P G
PG
Beckerman
R C
RC
Hines
M R
MR
Stallworth
J M
JM
D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D003550:Cystic Fibrosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D010179:Pancreas / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology*; D014463:Ultrasonography