MRI features of groove pancreatitis.
OBJECTIVE
The purpose of this article is to discuss and illustrate the most relevant and unique MRI features of groove pancreatitis.


CONCLUSIONS
Groove pancreatitis in an uncommon type of focal chronic pancreatitis. Its appearance may resemble pancreatic adenocarcinoma. Although distinction between these two entities remains challenging, knowledge of MRI findings is important in suggesting the correct diagnosis and programming therapeutic decisions.
Blasbalg
Roberto
R
Department of Radiology, Hospital das Clinicas, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
Baroni
Ronaldo Hueb
RH
Costa
Daniel Nobrega
DN
Machado
Marcel Cerqueira Cesar
MC
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007089:Image Enhancement / Q000379:methods*; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010179:Pancreas / Q000473:pathology*; D010195:Pancreatitis / Q000175:diagnosis*