Carcinoma of the pancreatic head area. Diagnostic imaging: computed tomography.
CT is at present considered the most accurate procedure in the staging of tumors of the pancreatic head area. Accuracy is based on a rigorous exam performed either with a conventional equipment or with spiral CT. Basic signs and symptoms and staging criteria according to TNM classification are analyzed. Comparison with other imaging methods is made based on a review of the literature. The role of a high resolution procedure is stressed especially in case of vascular infiltration, the determining factor to indicate resectability. In this respect CT is still to be considered the most reliable method.
Brizi
M G
MG
Istituto di Radiologia, Università Cattolica del S. Cuore, Policlinico A. Gemelli, Roma.
Natale
L
L
De Gaetano
A M
AM
Sallustio
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G
D006801:Humans; D009367:Neoplasm Staging; D010190:Pancreatic Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods