Autoimmune pancreatitis: multidetector-row computed tomography (MDCT) and magnetic resonance (MR) findings in the Italian experience.

Multidetector-row computed tomography (MDCT) and magnetic resonance (MR) imaging are currently the most frequently performed imaging modalities for the study of pancreatic disease. In cases of suspected autoimmune pancreatitis (AIP), a dynamic quadriphasic (precontrast, contrast-enhanced pancreatic, venous and late phases) study is recommended in both techniques. In the diffuse form of autoimmune pancreatitis (DAIP), the pancreatic parenchyma shows diffuse enlargement and appears, during the MDCT and MR contrast-enhanced pancreatic phase, diffusely hypodense and hypointense, respectively, compared to the spleen because of lymphoplasmacytic infiltration and pancreatic fibrosis.

Spectrum of magnetic resonance imaging findings in pancreatic and other abdominal manifestations of Von Hippel-Lindau disease in a series of 23 patients: a pictorial review.

Context: Von Hippel Lindau disease is a rare autosomal dominantly inherited multisystem disorder characterized by development of benign and malignant tumors. The abdominal manifestation of the syndrome are protean. Magnetic resonance plays an important role in identification of abdominal abnormalities and follow-up of lesions.

Autoimmune pancreatitis and non-necrotizing acute pancreatitis: computed tomography pattern.

Objectives: To retrospectively differentiate diffuse autoimmune pancreatitis from non-necrotizing acute pancreatitis at clinical onset with multi detector row computed tomography.

Methods: 36 Patients suffering from diffuse autoimmune pancreatitis (14) or non-necrotizing acute pancreatitis (22) were enrolled. Qualitative analysis included stranding, retroperitoneal fluid film, capsule-like rim enhancement and pleural effusion.