Evaluation of periampullary pathology with CT volumetric oblique coronal reformations.
OBJECTIVE
The purpose of this article is to show the value of volumetric oblique coronal reformation of CT data sets for assessing the normal anatomy and abnormalities of the ampulla of Vater.


CONCLUSIONS
Volumetric oblique coronal reformations are a useful noninvasive method to provide diagnostic information about periampullary abnormalities as well as show secondary features important for local staging and management. The technique is also valuable in providing a time-efficient method to review pertinent findings with clinicians.
Pham
Daniel T
DT
Department of Radiology, Stanford University Medical Center, 300 Pasteur Dr., Rm. H1307, Stanford, CA 94305, USA.
Hura
Stefan A
SA
Willmann
Jürgen K
JK
Nino-Murcia
Matilde
M
Jeffrey
R Brooke
RB
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D014670:Ampulla of Vater / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology*; D003138:Common Bile Duct Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D003287:Contrast Media / Q000008:administration & dosage; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional; D007479:Iopamidol / Q000008:administration & dosage; D008207:Lymphatic Metastasis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011857:Radiographic Image Interpretation, Computer-Assisted; D012016:Reference Values; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed
D003287:Contrast Media; D007479:Iopamidol