title: State-of-the-art imaging of acute pancreatitis.
abstract: The purpose of this essay is to focus on the characteristic imaging features, as revealed by a variety of radiological modalities, which allow for an accurate diagnosis and staging of acute pancreatitis. In addition, emphasis will be made on the role of imaging in providing early prognostic information about the outcome of the disease.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Brigham & Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, 75 Francis Street, Boston, MA 02115, USA.
authors.forename: K J
authors.initials: KJ
authors.lastname: Mortele
authors.forename: P A
authors.initials: PA
authors.lastname: Banks
authors.forename: S G
authors.initials: SG
authors.lastname: Silverman
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010179:Pancreas / Q000473:pathology; D010195:Pancreatitis / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology