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World J Radiol. Jun 28, 2023; 15(6): 157-169
Published online Jun 28, 2023. doi: 10.4329/wjr.v15.i6.157
Acute pancreatitis: Structured report template of magnetic resonance imaging
Ling-Ji Song, Bo Xiao
Ling-Ji Song, Bo Xiao, Department of Radiology, Sichuan Key Laboratory of Medical Imaging, The Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong 637000, Sichuan Province, China
Author contributions: Song LJ and Xiao B contributed equally to this work; Xiao B designed the research study; Song LJ performed the research; Song LJ and Xiao B analyzed the data and wrote the manuscript; All authors have read and approve the final manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Bo Xiao, Doctor, MD, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Radiology, Sichuan Key Laboratory of Medical Imaging, The Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, No. 1 Maoyuan South Street, Nanchong 637000, Sichuan Province, China. xiaoboimaging@163.com
Received: March 27, 2023
Peer-review started: March 27, 2023
First decision: May 13, 2023
Revised: May 25, 2023
Accepted: June 16, 2023
Article in press: June 16, 2023
Published online: June 28, 2023
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Abstract

Acute pancreatitis (AP) is a common acute abdomen disease of the digestive system. It has a potentially fatal risk because of its variable severity and various complications. With the widespread application of the Revised Atlanta Classification, new requirements for AP imaging reports are introduced. Experts in abdominal radiology and pancreatology in the United States published the first structured computed tomography reporting template for AP in 2020. However, there is no corresponding structured magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) reporting template globally. Therefore, this article focuses on the structured MRI report of AP images from our pancreatitis imaging center, which is intended to improve the systematic understanding of this disease and standardize the writing of MRI structured reports. In the meantime, we aim to promote the clinical diagnosis and assessment of MRI efficacy for AP and its multiple complications. It is further intended to facilitate academic exchanges and scientific research between different medical centers.

Keywords: Magnetic resonance imaging; Acute pancreatitis; Structured reporting; Computed tomography

Core Tip: Acute pancreatitis (AP) is a common digestive disease. Experts in abdominal radiology and pancreatology in the United States published the first structured computed tomography reporting template for AP in 2020, but there is no corresponding structured magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) reporting template internationally. For this reason, this article focuses on the structured MRI report of AP and its standardization, which is beneficial for clinicians to diagnose and evaluate the MRI efficacy of AP and its multiple complications. At the same time, it will promote academic exchanges between different medical centers as well as scientific research and teaching.