The diagnostic capabilities of pancreatic imaging continue to improve
with technological advancements in computed tomography CCT), ultrasoun
d (LI'S), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRT). To update the practici
ng radiologist, this article summarizes the currents literature on pan
creatic imaging, with particular emphasis on CT and US. Pertinent clin
ical considerations of the disease entities are included, along with i
llustrative material from the authors' experience. (C) Elsevier Scienc
e Inc., 1997.