Current update on primary pancreatic lymphoma

Abdom Radiol (NY). 2016 Feb;41(2):347-55. doi: 10.1007/s00261-015-0620-8.

Abstract

Objective: This article reviews the computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and positron emission tomography (PET) CT findings of primary and secondary pancreatic lymphomas and discusses the role of endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration in diagnosis and management.

Conclusion: Pancreatic lymphoma has certain characteristic imaging features which may help distinguish it from the more common pancreatic adenocarcinoma. It is critical to make an accurate diagnosis, as the management of these two conditions is vastly different.

Keywords: CT; Lymphoma; MR; PET CT; Pancreas.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans
  • Lymphoma / diagnostic imaging*
  • Lymphoma / therapy*
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Pancreatic Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
  • Pancreatic Neoplasms / therapy*
  • Positron-Emission Tomography
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed