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Published on: February 3, 2026
Functional imaging in pancreatic disease
S Baleato-González1, R García-Figueiras1, A Luna2
1Departamento de Radiología, Complexo Hospitalario Universitario de Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, España.
Abstract:
In addition to the classical morphological evaluation of pancreatic disease, the constant technological advances in imaging techniques based fundamentally on computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging have enabled the quantitative functional and molecular evaluation of this organ. In many cases, this imaging-based information results in substantial changes to patient management and can be a fundamental tool for the development of biomarkers. The aim of this article is to review the role of emerging functional and molecular techniques based on computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging in the evaluation of pancreatic disease.
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