Pancreatic Solid and Cystic Neoplasms: Diagnostic Evaluation and Intervention
Mahmoud M Al-Hawary1, Isaac R Francis2, Michelle A Anderson3
1Division of Abdominal Imaging, Department of Radiology, University of Michigan Hospitals, 1500 East Medical Center Drive, Room B1 D502, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA.
Radiologic Clinics of North America
|September 1, 2015
Summary
Advanced imaging techniques like CT, MR, and endoscopic ultrasound help diagnose pancreatic tumors. These methods detect, stage, and assess resectability for solid tumors and differentiate benign from malignant cystic lesions.
Area of Science:
- Radiology
- Gastroenterology
- Oncology
Background:
- Focal pancreatic neoplasms require accurate characterization for effective management.
- High-resolution imaging plays a crucial role in evaluating both solid and cystic pancreatic lesions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline the utility of advanced imaging in diagnosing and staging pancreatic neoplasms.
- To differentiate between benign and malignant cystic pancreatic masses using imaging.
Main Methods:
- Utilizing multi-detector computed tomography (MDCT).
- Employing Magnetic Resonance (MR) imaging.
- Leveraging endoscopic ultrasound (EUS).
Main Results:
- Imaging detects and stages solid pancreatic tumors like adenocarcinoma and neuroendocrine tumors.
- Imaging assesses the feasibility of surgical resection for solid pancreatic neoplasms.
- Imaging differentiates benign nonmucinous cysts from malignant mucin-producing cysts.
Conclusions:
- High-resolution imaging is essential for the diagnosis and management of pancreatic neoplasms.
- Imaging guides treatment decisions, including surgical resectability and non-surgical options.
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