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MR features of primary and secondary malignant lymphoma of the pancreas: a pictorial review

Authors: Yasunari Fujinaga, Chandana Lall, Aashish Patel, Tsuyoshi Matsushita, Rupan Sanyal, Masumi Kadoya

Published in: Insights into Imaging | Issue 3/2013

Abstract

Objective

To describe the imaging findings of primary and secondary pancreatic malignant lymphoma on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), to help differentiate lymphoma of the pancreas from primary adenocarcinoma and autoimmune pancreatitis among others, and to discuss a few atypical presentations of pancreatitis mimicking lymphoma.

Conclusion

Knowledge of these imaging manifestations of lymphoma may be helpful to arrive at an accurate diagnosis and avoid unnecessary morbidity and mortality from inadvertent surgery.

Main Messages

• Pancreatic malignant lymphoma is shown as a nodular low-density area with mild enhancement on CT.

• It sometimes shows variable manifestations mimicking other tumours and inflammatory conditions.

• MRI provides useful information for differentiating malignant lymphoma from other mimickers.

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Title: MR features of primary and secondary malignant lymphoma of the pancreas: a pictorial review
Authors: Yasunari Fujinaga
Chandana Lall
Aashish Patel
Tsuyoshi Matsushita
Rupan Sanyal
Masumi Kadoya
Publication date: 01-06-2013
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in: Insights into Imaging / Issue 3/2013
Electronic ISSN: 1869-4101
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s13244-013-0242-z

At a glance: The STEP trials

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MR features of primary and secondary malignant lymphoma of the pancreas: a pictorial review

Abstract

Objective

Conclusion

Main Messages

At a glance: The STEP trials

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Abstract

Objective

Conclusion

Main Messages

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