Theme |
Advances in Diagnosis and Endoscopic Treatment for Pancreatic and Biliary Lesion |
Title |
MRCP in the Diagnosis of Pancreaticobiliary Diseases -- Its Progression and Limitations |
Author |
Jinkan Sai |
Department of Gastroenterology, Juntendo University School of Medicine |
Author |
Masafumi Suyama |
Department of Gastroenterology, Juntendo University School of Medicine |
Author |
Yoshihiro Kubokawa |
Department of Gastroenterology, Juntendo University School of Medicine |
Author |
Kei Kato |
Department of Gastroenterology, Juntendo University School of Medicine |
Author |
Yuushi Matsumura |
Department of Gastroenterology, Juntendo University School of Medicine |
Author |
Kouichi Inami |
Department of Gastroenterology, Juntendo University School of Medicine |
[ Summary ] |
MRCP is useful in identifying not only morphological changes, but also functional changes associated with pancreaticobiliary diseases. Pancreatobiliary reflux, similar to that seen in patients with pancreaticobiliary maljunction can occur in patients with a normal pancreaticobiliary junction. Therefore, this condition may be associated with carcinoma of the gallbladder. |