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Nisha I Sainani, Darwin L Conwell

    The American Journal of Gastroenterology
    |May 21, 2009
    PubMed
    Summary

    Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can detect early chronic pancreatitis in patients with abnormal pancreatic enzymes. However, the clinical significance of these asymptomatic findings requires further investigation through prospective trials.

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    Area of Science:

    • Radiology
    • Gastroenterology
    • Medical Imaging

    Background:

    • Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a widely accessible tool for evaluating pancreatic diseases.
    • Asymptomatic abnormalities in pancreatic enzymes prompt investigation for underlying pancreatic conditions.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assess the clinical utility of magnetic resonance pancreaticocholangiography (MRCP) and secretin-enhanced MRCP.
    • To evaluate MRCP's effectiveness in detecting pancreatic changes in patients with asymptomatic enzyme elevations.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized magnetic resonance pancreaticocholangiography (MRCP).
    • Employed secretin-enhanced MRCP to improve diagnostic accuracy.
    • Compared findings in patients with asymptomatic enzyme elevations to age-matched controls.

    Main Results:

    • Up to one-third of patients with asymptomatic elevated pancreatic enzymes showed chronic pancreatitis changes on MRI.
    • Secretin stimulation appeared to enhance MRCP's diagnostic accuracy for subtle pancreatic duct and parenchyma changes.
    • The clinical significance of observed MRI changes remains largely unknown and may be age-related or nonspecific.

    Conclusions:

    • MRI and secretin-enhanced MRCP show potential in identifying early chronic pancreatitis.
    • Further prospective clinical trials are necessary to establish the clinical significance of these findings.
    • Gastroenterologists should approach MRI for early pancreatitis evaluation with cautious optimism.