Diffusion-weighted MRI of focal cystic pancreatic lesions at 3.0-Tesla: preliminary results

Mottola J. C., Sahni V. A., ERTÜRK Ş. M., Swanson R., Banks P. A., Mortele K. J.

ABDOMINAL IMAGING, vol.37, no.1, pp.110-117, 2012 (SCI-Expanded) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 37 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2012
  • Doi Number: 10.1007/s00261-011-9737-6
  • Journal Name: ABDOMINAL IMAGING
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED)
  • Page Numbers: pp.110-117
  • Keywords: Diffusion-weighted MRI, Focal cystic pancreatic lesions, 3.0-Tesla, Intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm, Serous cystadenoma, Inflammatory cystic lesions, MUCIN-PRODUCING TUMOR, IMAGE QUALITY, 1.5 TESLA, NEOPLASMS, COEFFICIENT, ABDOMEN, DIFFERENTIATION, MANAGEMENT, DIAGNOSIS, VALUES
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: No

Abstract

To determine the utility of 3.0-Tesla diffusion-weighted (DW) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for focal cystic pancreatic lesion (FCPL) characterization.