Radiologic assessment of acute and chronic pancreatitis.
The capabilities of various imaging modalities, including CT, MRI, and ultrasound, have markedly increased over recent years. This has translated into improved detection and improved characterization of various pathologic processes. This article discusses the current role of imaging in the evaluation of acute and chronic pancreatitis. CT remains a major focal point in issues related to acute pancreatitis, whereas MRI (and magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography) plays a larger role in chronic pancreatitis.
Kim
David H
DH
Department of Radiology, University of Wisconsin Medical School, E3/311 Clinical Science Center, 600 Highland Avenue, Madison, WI 53792-3252, USA. dkim@uwhealth.org
Pickhardt
Perry J
PJ
D000208:Acute Disease; D018450:Disease Progression; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D010192:Pancreatic Pseudocyst / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D010195:Pancreatitis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D019283:Pancreatitis, Acute Necrotizing / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D050500:Pancreatitis, Chronic / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed