Nonalcoholic, nonbiliary pancreatitis: Cross-sectional imaging spectrum

Abhijit Sunnapwar, Srinivasa R. Prasad, Christine O. Menias, Alampady K. Shanbhogue, Rashmi Katre, Abhijit Raut

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Abstract

OBJECTIVE. The purpose of this review is to describe the epidemiologic, etiopathogenetic, clinical, and imaging characteristics of various nonalcoholic, nonbiliary pancreatitis syndromes. CONCLUSION. The spectrum of nonalcoholic, nonbiliary pancreatitis includes autoimmune pancreatitis, groove pancreatitis, hereditary pancreatitis, tropical pancreatitis, tuberculous pancreatitis, and metabolic pancreatitis. Advances in genetics and molecular pathology have shed new light on the etiopathogenesis and course of these syndromes. Accurate diagnosis aided by imaging findings allows optimal management.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)67-75
Number of pages9
JournalAmerican Journal of Roentgenology
Volume195
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 2010

Keywords

  • Autoimmune
  • Hereditary
  • Pancreatitis
  • Tropical
  • Tuberculous

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging

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