Multidetector computer tomography in the pancreatic adenocarcinoma assessment: an update. Issue 1 (December 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Granata, Vincenza; Fusco, Roberta; Catalano, Orlando; Setola, Sergio; de Lutio di Castelguidone, Elisabetta; Piccirillo, Mauro; Palaia, Raffaele; Grassi, Roberto; Granata, Francesco; Izzo, Francesco; Petrillo, Antonella
• Is Part Of: Infectious agents and cancer. Volume 11:Issue 1(2016)
• Page Start: 1
• Page End: 7
• Publication Date: 2016-12
• Subjects: Pancreatic adenocarcinoma -- Multidetector computer tomography -- Perfusion CT -- Dual-source CT; Cancer -- Etiology -- Periodicals; 616.994071
• DOI: 10.1186/s13027-016-0105-6
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1750-9378

Abstract

Abstract Ductal adenocarcinoma of the pancreas is one of the most aggressive forms of cancer, with only a minority of cases being resectable at the moment of their diagnosis. The accurate detection and characterization of pancreatic carcinoma is very important for patient management. Multidetector-row computed tomography (MDCT) has become the cross-sectional modality of choice in the diagnosis, staging, treatment planning, and follow-up of patients with pancreatic tumors. However, approximately 11% of ductal adenocarcinomas still remain undetected at MDCT because of the lack of attenuation gradient between the lesion and the adjacent pancreatic parenchyma. In this systematic literature review we investigate the current evolution of the CT technique, limitations, and perspectives in the evaluation of pancreatic carcinoma.