Cirrhosis: CT and MR imaging evaluation.

In this article, we present the CT and MR imaging characteristics of the cirrhotic liver. We describe the altered liver morphology in different forms of viral, alcoholic and autoimmune end-stage liver disease. We present the spectrum of imaging findings in portal hypertension, such as splenomegaly, ascites and varices. We describe the patchy and lacelike patterns of fibrosis, along with the focal confluent form. The process of hepatocarcinogenesis is detailed, from regenerative to dysplastic nodules to overt hepatocellular carcinoma. Different types of non-neoplastic focal liver lesions occurring in the cirrhotic liver are discussed, including arterially enhancing nodules, hemangiomas and p…

DETECTION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF FOCAL LESIONS IN HEPATIC STEATOSIS: HELICAL CT OR MRI?

UTILITÀ DELLA TC NELLA DIAGNOSI DELLA FISTOLA PANCREATICA DOPO DUODENOCEFALOPANCREASECTOMIA IN PAZIENTI CON SOFT PANCREAS

Focal liver lesions in patients with cavernous transformation of the portal vein: diagnosis and MR features.

MR EVALUATION OF FAT WITHIN THE LIVER: TIPS AND TRICKS

Focal nodular hyperplasia: typical and atypical MR imaging findings with emphasis on the use of contrast media

Are pancreatic calcifications specific for the diagnosis of chronic pancreatitis? A multidetector-row CT analysis.

AIM: To retrospectively establish the most frequently encountered diagnoses in patients with pancreatic calcifications and to investigate whether the association of certain findings could be helpful for diagnosis. MATERIALS AND METHODS: One hundred and three patients were included in the study. The location and distribution of calcifications; presence, nature, and enhancement pattern of pancreatic lesions; pancreatic atrophy and ductal dilatation were recorded. Differences between patients with chronic pancreatitis and patients with other entities were compared by using Fisher's exact test. RESULTS: Patients had chronic pancreatitis (n=70), neuroendocrine tumours (n=14), intraductal papilla…

IS CT USEFUL FOR THE DIAGNOSIS OF PANCREATIC FISTULA AFTER PANCREATICODUODENECTOMY IN PATIENTS WITH "SOFT" PANCREAS?

Morphologic changes of the liver: how to recognize and analyze at CT and MRI