Magnetic resonance imaging of pancreatic adenocarcinomas

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World Journal of Gastroenterology

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World J Gastroenterol. Oct 15, 1998; 4(Suppl2): 86-86
Published online Oct 15, 1998. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v4.iSuppl2.86

Magnetic resonance imaging of pancreatic adenocarcinomas

Ai-Lian Liu, Zhi-Jin Lang, Zhao-Qi Ding, Wei-Li Fu

Ai-Lian Liu, Zhi-Jin Lang, Zhao-Qi Ding, Wei-Li Fu, Department of Radiology, First Affiliated Hospital, Dalian Medical University, Dalian 116011, Liaoning Province, China

Author contributions: All authors contributed equally to the work.

Correspondence to: Dr. Ai-Lian Liu, Department of Radiology, First Affiliated Hospital, Dalian Medical University, Dalian 116011, Liaoning Province, China

Received: June 12, 1998
Revised: July 22, 1998
Accepted: August 14, 1998
Published online: October 15, 1998

Abstract

AIM: To compare the efficiency of the different MR sequences i n the diagnosis of pancreatic adenocarcinomas and to assess the MRI findings.

METHODS: 70 patients with pancreatic adenocarcinoma proved by surgically or clinically underwent MR imaging with a 1.5 T superconducting unit. MR imaging sequences included T₁WI, T₂WI, fat-suppressed T₁WI, dynamic FMPSPGR and delayed contrast-enhanced T₁WI. The MR images were viewed. We analyzed of the quality and quanty MR sequences.

RESULTS: The tumors could be seen more clearly on FT₁WI and 72 .22% appeared as obvious hypointense. FT₁WI was the most effective sequence in the detection of small non-contour-deforming pancreatic carcinoma. Dynamic FMPSPGR and delayed contrast-enhanced T₁WI were more sensitive sequences in the demonstration of dilated biliary ducts. Blood vessels around pancreas could be shown distinctly on dynamic FMPSPGR. Metastasis of retroperitoneal lymph no des could be defined clearly on T₁WI. T₂WI was the most sensitive sequence in the display of liver metastasis. MRCP was very useful for obstructive jaundice.

CONCLUSION: MR images are useful in the diagnosis of pancreatic adenocarcinomas.

Keywords: Pancreatic neoplasms/diagnosis; Adenocarcinoma/diagnosis; Magnetic resonance imaging