| Theme | Update on Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors | |
|---|---|---|
| Title | CT and MRI Features of Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor | |
| Publish Date | 2018/08 | |
| Author | Haruomi Yamaguchi | Diagnosis Imaging, Saitama Medical University National Medical Center / Department of Radiology, The University of Tokyo |
| Author | Katsuhiro Sano | Diagnosis Imaging, Saitama Medical University National Medical Center |
| Author | Tomoaki Ichikawa | Diagnosis Imaging, Saitama Medical University National Medical Center |
| [ Summary ] | Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (PNETs) is rare, representing 1-2 % of all pancreatic solid tumors. However, among pancreatic solid tumors, PNETs constitutes a high proportion tumors, except for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma. In recent years, the capability of PNETs detection has been improved, and the progress in CT and MRI techniques seem to contribute towards it. We review CT and MRI findings of PNETs according to WHO 2010 grading and differential diagnosis from other pancreatic tumors. | |