OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this article is to discuss and illustrate the most relevant and unique MRI features of groove pancreatitis. CONCLUSION: Groove pancreatitis in an uncommon type of focal chronic pancreatitis. Its appearance may resemble pancreatic adenocarcinoma. Although distinction between these two entities remains challenging, knowledge of MRI findings is important in suggesting the correct diagnosis and programming therapeutic decisions.
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this article is to discuss and illustrate the most relevant and unique MRI features of groove pancreatitis. CONCLUSION: Groove pancreatitis in an uncommon type of focal chronic pancreatitis. Its appearance may resemble pancreatic adenocarcinoma. Although distinction between these two entities remains challenging, knowledge of MRI findings is important in suggesting the correct diagnosis and programming therapeutic decisions.
Authors: Diana Hernandez-Jover; Juan Carlos Pernas; Silvia Gonzalez-Ceballos; Ion Lupu; Josep Maria Monill; Carmen Pérez Journal: J Gastrointest Surg Date: 2011-02-11 Impact factor: 3.452
Authors: Kiran K Busireddy; Mamdoh AlObaidy; Miguel Ramalho; Janaka Kalubowila; Liu Baodong; Ilaria Santagostino; Richard C Semelka Journal: World J Gastrointest Pathophysiol Date: 2014-08-15