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  • Radiology and Medical Imaging
  • Gastroenterology and Hepatology

Background:

  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is crucial for diagnosing pancreatic disorders, traditionally relying on qualitative anatomical assessment.
  • Conventional MRI sequences can be adapted to provide quantitative measures, enhancing diagnostic capabilities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review established and experimental quantitative MRI techniques for pancreatic disease assessment.
  • To explore the application of these techniques in diagnosing diffuse and focal pancreatic conditions.
  • To discuss challenges and future directions for implementing quantitative MRI in clinical practice.

Main Methods:

  • Review of established quantitative MRI techniques: secretin-enhanced MR cholangiopancreatography, diffusion-weighted imaging, T1, T2* and fat fraction mapping.
  • Evaluation of experimental methods: MR elastography and arterial spin labelling.
  • Application to diffuse pancreatic diseases (chronic, acute, autoimmune pancreatitis/IgG4 disease, metabolic disorders, iron deposition) and focal pancreatic masses (cystic and solid).

Main Results:

  • Quantitative MRI provides more diagnostic information than qualitative assessment alone.
  • Various techniques show promise for assessing a wide spectrum of pancreatic pathologies.
  • Established and novel MRI methods can aid in patient stratification and outcome measurement.

Conclusions:

  • Quantitative MRI offers significant potential to increase diagnostic accuracy for pancreatic disorders.
  • These techniques can personalize patient care and provide robust outcome measures for therapeutic trials.
  • Further research and implementation strategies are needed to fully realize the benefits of quantitative MRI in pancreatic imaging.