| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4222344 | Clinical Imaging | 2010 | 11 Pages |
Abstract
Surgical resection is the only curative therapy available for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma. Unfortunately, metastatic disease constitutes an absolute contraindication for surgery. Therefore, the detection of metastatic disease is a critical component of preoperative imaging of pancreatic adenocarcinoma. Computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging are currently used for the preoperative evaluation of these patients. Positron emission tomography/computed tomography and ultrasonography may also be helpful in the detection of metastatic disease. This pictorial essay reviews the imaging findings of common and uncommon metastases from pancreatic adenocarcinoma.
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Authors
Efe Ozkan, Aparna Balachandran, Priya R. Bhosale, Eric P. Tamm, Leonardo P. Marcal, Janio Szklaruk,