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Multianimal Magnetic Resonance Imaging for Tumor Measurements in Pancreatic Cancer Mouse Models
Published on: February 3, 2026
New diagnostic imaging modalities for pancreatic disease
Cyrus Piraka1, James M Scheiman
1Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109, USA.
Purpose Of Review:
Imaging of the pancreas is critical for diagnostic decision-making. Improvements in imaging have the potential to translate into improved patient outcomes by more accurate and rapid diagnosis. Evolving approaches to imaging for pancreatic diseases in the past year are reviewed.
Recent Findings:
The approach to patients with cystic lesions continues to focus on careful patient selection for surgery and targeted use of imaging and cyst sampling. Intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm patients appear to have cancer risk independent of the neoplastic cyst itself. Imaging continues to focus on improved approaches to differentiation of inflammatory from neoplastic pancreatic mass lesions.
Summary:
The approach to patients with suspected pancreatic disease continues to evolve, thanks to improved imaging. Recently developed diagnostic and treatment strategies show promise for improved patient outcomes.
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