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Review
. 2007 Jul;189(1):73-80.
doi: 10.2214/AJR.06.1244.

MRI features of groove pancreatitis

Roberto Blasbalg  1 , Ronaldo Hueb Baroni, Daniel Nobrega Costa, Marcel Cerqueira Cesar Machado
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Review

MRI features of groove pancreatitis

Roberto Blasbalg et al. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2007 Jul.

Abstract

Objective: The purpose of this article is to discuss and illustrate the most relevant and unique MRI features of groove pancreatitis.

Conclusion: Groove pancreatitis in an uncommon type of focal chronic pancreatitis. Its appearance may resemble pancreatic adenocarcinoma. Although distinction between these two entities remains challenging, knowledge of MRI findings is important in suggesting the correct diagnosis and programming therapeutic decisions.

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