CT and MR imaging findings of endocrine tumor of the pancreas according to WHO classification

Abstract The pancreatic endocrine tumors are rare neuroendocrine tumors of the pancreas originating from totipotential stem cells or differentiated mature endocrine cells within the exocrine gland. Endocrine tumors are usually classified into functioning and non-functioning tumors and presents with...

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Published in:European journal of radiology 2007-06, Vol.62 (3), p.371-377
Main Authors: Rha, Sung Eun, Jung, Seung Eun, Lee, Kang Hoon, Ku, Young Mi, Byun, Jae Young, Lee, Jae Mun
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Endocrine Gland Neoplasms - classification
Endocrine Gland Neoplasms - diagnosis
Female
Humans
Magnetic Resonance Imaging - methods
Male
Middle Aged
MRI
Neuroendocrine tumors
Pancreas
Pancreas - diagnostic imaging
Pancreas - pathology
Pancreatic Neoplasms - classification
Pancreatic Neoplasms - diagnosis
Radiology
Tomography, X-Ray Computed - methods
World Health Organization
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Summary:Abstract The pancreatic endocrine tumors are rare neuroendocrine tumors of the pancreas originating from totipotential stem cells or differentiated mature endocrine cells within the exocrine gland. Endocrine tumors are usually classified into functioning and non-functioning tumors and presents with a range of benignity or malignancy. In this article, we present the various CT and MR imaging findings of endocrine tumors of pancreas according to recent WHO classification.
ISSN:0720-048X
1872-7727
DOI:10.1016/j.ejrad.2007.02.036