Non-focal enlargement in pancreatic carcinoma

Journal Article · Thu Jul 01 00:00:00 EDT 1982 · Radiology; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1148/radiology.144.1.7089244· OSTI ID:7088769

Wittenberg, J; Simeone, J F; Ferrucci, Jr, J T; Mueller, P R; van Sonnenberg, E; Neff, C C

Pancreatic adenocarcinoma can appear radiographically as enlargement of the major part of the pancreas. In this series, part or all of three or more pancreatic segments (head, neck, body, and tail) were involved in 27% of patients with adenocarcinoma who had computed tomography. Differentiation from pure pancreatitis may require additional radiographic studies. The varied tissue composition of a pancreas enlarged by adenocarcinoma will often require biopsy of multiple sites for confirmation.

• Research Organization: Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston
• OSTI ID: 7088769
• Journal Information: Radiology; (United States), Vol. 144:1
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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