title: Magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography.
abstract: Magnetic resonance imaging can now offer a robust and non-invasive diagnostic alternative to the established imaging investigations of the biliary and pancreatic ducts. This article briefly reviews the underlying principles, technique, pitfalls and clinical applications.
authors.affiliation: University Department of Radiology, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge.
authors.forename: D J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Lomas
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Gimson
mesh_terms: D001649:Bile Duct Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D001652:Bile Ducts / Q000378:metabolism; D002760:Cholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic Retrograde; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D010182:Pancreatic Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D010183:Pancreatic Ducts / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000378:metabolism; D018579:Patient Selection