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Part 2: CT characterisation of pancreatic neoplasm: tumour mimics

Authors: Tom Sutherland, Angela Galvin, Andrew F. Little

Published in: Insights into Imaging | Issue 4/2011

Abstract

There are numerous pancreatic and peripancreatic conditions that can mimic pancreatic neoplasms. Many of these can be confidently diagnosed on computed tomography (CT), while others will require further imaging. Knowledge of these tumour mimics is important to avoid misclassification of benign conditions as malignant and to avoid unnecessary surgery. Mimics can be grouped as parenchymal, vascular, biliary and peripancreatic. These are discussed and illustrated in this review.

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Title: Part 2: CT characterisation of pancreatic neoplasm: tumour mimics
Authors: Tom Sutherland
Angela Galvin
Andrew F. Little
Publication date: 01-08-2011
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in: Insights into Imaging / Issue 4/2011
Electronic ISSN: 1869-4101
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s13244-011-0103-6

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