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High Resolution 3D Imaging of the Human Pancreas Neuro-insular Network

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Early Postmortem Changes in Pancreas: An Antemortem and Postmortem Computed Tomography Study.

Terumi Umeda¹, Shohei Inui², Satori Gonoi³

¹Radiology, Shimane University, Izumo, JPN.

|February 16, 2026

Summary

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Early postmortem imaging shows a significant decrease in healthy pancreatic density and volume. These findings are crucial for interpreting postmortem computed tomography (PMCT) scans of the pancreas.

Keywords:

computed tomography forensic radiology pancreas postmortem computed tomography postmortem imaging

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Area of Science:

Forensic radiology
Medical imaging
Pancreatic imaging

Background:

Investigating early postmortem changes in the pancreas is essential for accurate interpretation of imaging findings.
Longitudinal analysis across antemortem computed tomography (AMCT) and postmortem computed tomography (PMCT) provides valuable insights into these changes.

Purpose of the Study:

To longitudinally investigate early postmortem changes in the healthy pancreas using computed tomography (CT).
To quantify changes in pancreatic volume and density from antemortem to postmortem imaging.

Main Methods:

Adult patients with healthy pancreases confirmed by autopsy were included.
Unenhanced AMCT and PMCT scans were analyzed.
Pancreatic volume, density, and histogram parameters (skewness, kurtosis) were measured and statistically compared.

Main Results:

A significant decrease in pancreatic density (AMCT: 31.2 HU vs. PMCT: 26.6 HU) was observed.
Pancreatic volume also significantly reduced (AMCT: 63.8 ml vs. PMCT: 56.8 ml).
Histogram skewness of pancreatic density increased significantly postmortem, while kurtosis showed no significant difference.

Conclusions:

Healthy pancreatic density and volume significantly decrease in the early postmortem period.
These quantitative changes provide a baseline for interpreting normal postmortem pancreatic imaging.
Findings aid in differentiating postmortem changes from pathological conditions in forensic and clinical radiology.