[Imaging diagnosis of mucinous cystic neoplasms of the pancreas].
OBJECTIVE
To assess the imaging findings in mucinous cystic neoplasms (MCNs) of the pancreas.


METHODS
The imaging manifestations of 18 cases with pathologically proven MCNs were analyzed retrospectively.


RESULTS
The cystic features of MCNs could be demonstrated by ultrasonography (US), computed tomography (CT), or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Compared with US, CT and MRI are appropriate for localizing diagnosis (100%). One half of the cases have classic imaging findings of the MCNs, where as the diagnosis of remaining cases could be supported by clinical findings.


CONCLUSIONS
Imaging technique plays an important role in the diagnosis of MCNs.
Li
Ming-li
ML
Department of Radiology, PUMC Hospital, CAMS and PUMC, Beijing 100730, China. limingli970131@sina.com
Wang
Lei
L
Feng
Feng
F
Jin
Zheng-yu
ZY
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D018291:Cystadenoma, Mucinous / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000648:ultrastructure; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010179:Pancreas / Q000648:ultrastructure; D010190:Pancreatic Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000648:ultrastructure; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed