BACKGROUND Neurovascular compression(NVC) is the main cause of primary trigeminal neuralgia(TN) and hemifacial spasm(HFS). Microvascular decompression(MVD) is an effective surgical method for the treatment of TN and H...BACKGROUND Neurovascular compression(NVC) is the main cause of primary trigeminal neuralgia(TN) and hemifacial spasm(HFS). Microvascular decompression(MVD) is an effective surgical method for the treatment of TN and HFS caused by NVC. The judgement of NVC is a critical step in the preoperative evaluation of MVD, which is related to the effect of MVD treatment. Magnetic resonance imaging(MRI) technology has been used to detect NVC prior to MVD for several years. Among many MRI sequences, three-dimensional time-of-flight magnetic resonance angiography(3D TOF MRA) is the most widely used. However, 3D TOF MRA has some shortcomings in detecting NVC. Therefore, 3D TOF MRA combined with high resolution T2-weighted imaging(HR T2WI) is considered to be a more effective method to detect NVC.AIM To determine the value of 3D TOF MRA combined with HR T2WI in the judgment of NVC, and thus to assess its value in the preoperative evaluation of MVD.METHODS Related studies published from inception to September 2022 based on PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and the Cochrane Library were retrieved. Studies that investigated 3D TOF MRA combined with HR T2WI to judge NVC in patients with TN or HFS were included according to the inclusion criteria. Studies without complete data or not relevant to the research topics were excluded. The Quality Assessment of Diagnostic Accuracy Studies checklist was used to assess the quality of included studies. The publication bias of the included literature was examined by Deeks’ test. An exact binomial rendition of the bivariate mixed-effects regression model was used to synthesize data. Data analysis was performed using the MIDAS module of statistical software Stata 16.0. Two independent investigators extracted patient and study characteristics, and discrepancies were resolved by consensus. Individual and pooled sensitivities and specificities were calculated. The I_(2) statistic and Q test were used to test heterogeneity. The study was registered on the website of PROSERO(registration No. CRD42022357158).RESULTS Our search identified 595 articles, of which 12(including 855 patients) fulfilled the inclusion criteria. Bivariate analysis showed that the pooled sensitivity and specificity of 3D TOF MRA combined with HR T2WI for detecting NVC were 0.96 [95% confidence interval(CI): 0.92-0.98] and 0.92(95%CI: 0.74-0.98), respectively. The pooled positive likelihood ratio was 12.4(95%CI: 3.2-47.8), pooled negative likelihood ratio was 0.04(95%CI: 0.02-0.09), and pooled diagnostic odds ratio was 283(95%CI: 50-1620). The area under the receiver operating characteristic curve was 0.98(95%CI: 0.97-0.99). The studies showed no substantial heterogeneity(I2 = 0, Q = 0.001 P = 0.50).CONCLUSION Our results suggest that 3D TOF MRA combined with HR T2WI has excellent sensitivity and specificity for judging NVC in patients with TN or HFS. This method can be used as an effective tool for preoperative evaluation of MVD.展开更多
Today, the use of cardiovascular magnetic resonance(CMR) is widespread in clinical practice. The increased need to evaluate of subtle myocardial changes, coronary artery anatomy, and hemodynamic assessment has prompte...Today, the use of cardiovascular magnetic resonance(CMR) is widespread in clinical practice. The increased need to evaluate of subtle myocardial changes, coronary artery anatomy, and hemodynamic assessment has prompted the development of novel CMR techniques including T1 and T2 mapping, non-contrast angiography and four dimensional(4D) flow. T1 mapping is suitable for diagnosing pathologies affecting extracellular volume such as myocarditis, diffuse myocardial fibrosis and amyloidosis, and is a promising diagnostic tool for patients with iron overload and Fabry disease. T2 mapping is useful in depicting acute myocardial edema and estimating the amount of salvageable myocardium following an ischemic event. Novel angiography techniques, such as the selfnavigated whole-heart or the quiescent-interval singleshot sequence, enable the visualization of the great vessels and coronary artery anatomy without the use of contrast material. The 4D flow technique overcomes the limitations of standard phase-contrast imaging and allows for the assessment of cardiovascular hemodynamics in the great arteries and flow patterns in the cardiac chambers. In conclusion, the future of CMR is heading toward a more reliable quantitative assessment of the myocardium, an improved non-contrast visualization of the coronary artery anatomy, and a more accurate evaluation of the cardiac hemodynamics.展开更多
Increased interest of clinicians for using 3.0 T magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), as imaging modality of choice for their patients, has been evident in the past few years. The aim of this study was to compare the tec...Increased interest of clinicians for using 3.0 T magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), as imaging modality of choice for their patients, has been evident in the past few years. The aim of this study was to compare the technical quality of the obtained tomography using 3.0 T and 1.5 T MRI, and to compare the subjective feeling of discomfort of patients and subjective acoustic noise experience during imaging using MRI at 3.0 T and 1.5 T. Brain MRI (1.5 and 3.0 T) was performed in 58 patients, according to a standardized protocol. All studies have been randomly described by independent two radiologists. The reference standard for the existence of technical artifact is established on the basis of both radiologists’ consensus. We also compared the subjective feelings of the discomfort and acoustic noise during the both MRI (1.5 T and 3.0 T) exams. Artifacts were significantly more common during 3.0 T MRI in comparison with the 1.5 T MRI (χ2 = 5.286, P < 0.05), as well as in male patients (χ2 = 8.841, P < 0.05), and sub-jective assessments of discomfort and acoustic noise were higher in patients who underwent imaging using 3.0 T MRI, (χ2 = 125.959, df = 1, P < 0.001) and in females (χ2 = 195.449, df = 1, P < 0.001). Additional research is needed to prove that appropriate information for patients about the discomfort during 3.0 T MRI and their psychological preparation is very important element for optimal use of 3.0 T MRI in daily clinical practice.展开更多
目的探讨3.0 T磁共振成像(MRI)联合多层螺旋电子计算机断层扫描(MSCT)对肛瘘临床分型的诊断价值。方法回顾性分析2020年1月至2022年5月在石家庄市中医院经手术证实的126例肛瘘病人临床资料,术前均行3.0 T MRI和MSCT检查。根据Parks分类...目的探讨3.0 T磁共振成像(MRI)联合多层螺旋电子计算机断层扫描(MSCT)对肛瘘临床分型的诊断价值。方法回顾性分析2020年1月至2022年5月在石家庄市中医院经手术证实的126例肛瘘病人临床资料,术前均行3.0 T MRI和MSCT检查。根据Parks分类法对比3.0 T MRI和MSCT对肛瘘病人检查的准确率,分析两项联合对肛瘘临床分型的诊断价值。结果3.0 T MRI联合MSCT诊断肛瘘外口的准确率(99.03%)高于MSCT单独诊断(90.29%),联合诊断主瘘管的准确率(100.00%)高于3.0 T MRI、MSCT各自单独诊断(93.65%、91.27%)(P<0.01),联合诊断肛瘘内口、瘘管分支、脓肿与各自单独诊断比较均差异无统计学意义(P>0.05);3.0 T MRI联合MSCT诊断括约肌间型、经括约肌型、括约肌上型、括约肌外型与手术结果的符合率分别为98.48%、100.00%、100.00%、100.00%。结论3.0 T MRI联合MSCT对肛瘘临床分型有良好的诊断价值。展开更多
目的评价3.0 T MRI检查在肝硬化再生性结节(RN)、异型增生性结节(DN)和小肝癌(SHCC)诊断和鉴别诊断中价值。方法回顾性分析经病理检查确诊的69例RN、DN及SHCC患者的3.0 T MRI平扫及容积采集技术(LAVA)三期动态增强扫描特点。结果 RN主...目的评价3.0 T MRI检查在肝硬化再生性结节(RN)、异型增生性结节(DN)和小肝癌(SHCC)诊断和鉴别诊断中价值。方法回顾性分析经病理检查确诊的69例RN、DN及SHCC患者的3.0 T MRI平扫及容积采集技术(LAVA)三期动态增强扫描特点。结果 RN主要表现为T2WI低信号,动态增强方式呈"缓慢上升型";DN主要表现为T2WI高、低信号,信号较均匀结节的动态方式以"速升缓降型"为主,可有"结中结"(特征表现);SHCC主要表现为T1WI低信号、T2WI高信号,动态增强方式为"速升速降型"。结论肝硬化结节及小肝癌在3.0 T MRI上各有较为典型的表现,临床可据此进行诊断与鉴别诊断;对其他强化类型的肝脏病灶应结合肿瘤血管的扭曲增粗及包膜等表现排除SHCC。展开更多
目的比较3.0 T磁共振(MRI)动态增强与64层螺旋CT(64-MDCT)多期扫描对肝硬化背景下小肝癌的诊断价值。方法选择肝硬化合并小肝癌患者55例(66个癌性小结节),分别进行3.0 T MRI动态增强与64-MDCT多期扫描,由两位专家对检查结果进行判定,比...目的比较3.0 T磁共振(MRI)动态增强与64层螺旋CT(64-MDCT)多期扫描对肝硬化背景下小肝癌的诊断价值。方法选择肝硬化合并小肝癌患者55例(66个癌性小结节),分别进行3.0 T MRI动态增强与64-MDCT多期扫描,由两位专家对检查结果进行判定,比较两种检查方法的诊断价值。结果两位观察者通过3.0 T MRI动态增强得到的ROC曲线下面积(AUC)分别为0.893±0.013、0.859±0.027,通过64-MDCT得到的AUC分别为0.657±0.034、0.679±0.026;两位观察者对两种检查方法的诊断价值比较,P均<0.01。两位观察者采用3.0T MRI动态增强诊断肝硬化背景下小肝癌的敏感度、特异度、阴性预测值均高于64-MDCT,P均<0.01。结论 3.0T MRI动态增强对肝硬化背景下小肝癌的诊断价值高于64-MDCT。展开更多
目的分析3.0 T高分辨率磁共振成像(3.0 T HR-MRI)评估椎-基底动脉粥样硬化斑块稳定性在短暂性脑缺血发作(TIA)的应用价值。方法选取2015年2月至2018年2月期间于本院诊治的TIA患者80例,所有患者均行3.0 T HR-MRI检查出椎-基底动脉粥样硬...目的分析3.0 T高分辨率磁共振成像(3.0 T HR-MRI)评估椎-基底动脉粥样硬化斑块稳定性在短暂性脑缺血发作(TIA)的应用价值。方法选取2015年2月至2018年2月期间于本院诊治的TIA患者80例,所有患者均行3.0 T HR-MRI检查出椎-基底动脉粥样硬化斑块,记录椎-基底动脉粥样硬化斑块分布和厚度,并根据斑块稳定性将患者分为斑块稳定组(n=38)和斑块不稳定组(n=42),比较两组患者TIA发作次数以及发作持续时间,门诊随访1年,比较两组患者脑梗死或TIA再发时间、TIA再发次数及脑梗死例数。结果椎-基底动脉粥样硬化斑块最容易在背侧壁形成,斑块厚度以0.5~1.5mm为主;斑块不稳定组患者TIA发作次数显著多于斑块稳定组患者(P<0.05),TIA发作持续时间显著长于斑块稳定组患者(P<0.05);随访1年发现,斑块不稳定组患者脑梗死或TIA再次发作时间显著短于斑块稳定组患者(P<0.05),TIA发作次数、脑梗死例数高于斑块稳定组患者(P<0.05)。结论3.0 T HR-MRI能够评估椎-基底动脉粥样硬化斑块分布、厚度等情况,并对斑块进行定性分析,进一步预测TIA病情发展,为脑血管病二级预防提供更多依据。展开更多
目的探讨应用3.0 T磁共振动态增强(MRI-DCE)及扩散加权成像(DWI)诊断浸润性乳腺癌腋窝淋巴结(ALN)转移的价值。方法我院收治的143例早期浸润性乳腺癌患者,均接受MRI-DCE及DWI评估ALN转移情况,分析两者在ALN转移中诊断价值。结果以病理...目的探讨应用3.0 T磁共振动态增强(MRI-DCE)及扩散加权成像(DWI)诊断浸润性乳腺癌腋窝淋巴结(ALN)转移的价值。方法我院收治的143例早期浸润性乳腺癌患者,均接受MRI-DCE及DWI评估ALN转移情况,分析两者在ALN转移中诊断价值。结果以病理诊断为金标准,MRI-DCE联合DWI诊断ALN灵敏度、特异度、阳性预测值与阴性预测值分别为94.59%、96.23%、89.74%与98.08%;ALN转移与无ALN转移患者边界、早期强化模式、DWI信号、长径、短径、早期强化率、最大强化率、皮质厚度、表观扩散系数(ADC)值等MRI表现比较,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);DWI高信号、短径及ADC值是ALN转移的影响因素(P<0.05);DWI信号、短径及ADC值诊断ALN转移曲线下面积(AUC)为0.619、0.745、0.734,各指标联合诊断ALN转移AUC值为0.835。结论3.0 T MR动态增强及扩散加权成像可以有效检出早期浸润性乳腺癌ALN转移,测定DWI信号、短径及ADC值联合有助于提高患者ALN转移诊断价值。展开更多
Different causative factors acting on the pancreas can result in diseases such as pancreatitis, diabetes and pancreatic tumors. The high incidence and mortality of pancreatic diseases have placed diagnostic imaging in...Different causative factors acting on the pancreas can result in diseases such as pancreatitis, diabetes and pancreatic tumors. The high incidence and mortality of pancreatic diseases have placed diagnostic imaging in a crucial position in daily clinical practice. In this minireview article different pancreatic imaging techniques are discussed, from the standard clinical imaging modalities and state of the art clinical magnetic resonance imaging techniques to current situations in pre-clinical pancreatic imaging studies. In particular, the challenges of pre-clinical rodent pancreatic imaging are addressed, with both the image acquisition techniques and the post-processing methods for rodent pancreatic imaging elaborated.展开更多
基金Supported by the Key Research and Development Plan of Shaanxi Province,No.2021SF-298.
文摘BACKGROUND Neurovascular compression(NVC) is the main cause of primary trigeminal neuralgia(TN) and hemifacial spasm(HFS). Microvascular decompression(MVD) is an effective surgical method for the treatment of TN and HFS caused by NVC. The judgement of NVC is a critical step in the preoperative evaluation of MVD, which is related to the effect of MVD treatment. Magnetic resonance imaging(MRI) technology has been used to detect NVC prior to MVD for several years. Among many MRI sequences, three-dimensional time-of-flight magnetic resonance angiography(3D TOF MRA) is the most widely used. However, 3D TOF MRA has some shortcomings in detecting NVC. Therefore, 3D TOF MRA combined with high resolution T2-weighted imaging(HR T2WI) is considered to be a more effective method to detect NVC.AIM To determine the value of 3D TOF MRA combined with HR T2WI in the judgment of NVC, and thus to assess its value in the preoperative evaluation of MVD.METHODS Related studies published from inception to September 2022 based on PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and the Cochrane Library were retrieved. Studies that investigated 3D TOF MRA combined with HR T2WI to judge NVC in patients with TN or HFS were included according to the inclusion criteria. Studies without complete data or not relevant to the research topics were excluded. The Quality Assessment of Diagnostic Accuracy Studies checklist was used to assess the quality of included studies. The publication bias of the included literature was examined by Deeks’ test. An exact binomial rendition of the bivariate mixed-effects regression model was used to synthesize data. Data analysis was performed using the MIDAS module of statistical software Stata 16.0. Two independent investigators extracted patient and study characteristics, and discrepancies were resolved by consensus. Individual and pooled sensitivities and specificities were calculated. The I_(2) statistic and Q test were used to test heterogeneity. The study was registered on the website of PROSERO(registration No. CRD42022357158).RESULTS Our search identified 595 articles, of which 12(including 855 patients) fulfilled the inclusion criteria. Bivariate analysis showed that the pooled sensitivity and specificity of 3D TOF MRA combined with HR T2WI for detecting NVC were 0.96 [95% confidence interval(CI): 0.92-0.98] and 0.92(95%CI: 0.74-0.98), respectively. The pooled positive likelihood ratio was 12.4(95%CI: 3.2-47.8), pooled negative likelihood ratio was 0.04(95%CI: 0.02-0.09), and pooled diagnostic odds ratio was 283(95%CI: 50-1620). The area under the receiver operating characteristic curve was 0.98(95%CI: 0.97-0.99). The studies showed no substantial heterogeneity(I2 = 0, Q = 0.001 P = 0.50).CONCLUSION Our results suggest that 3D TOF MRA combined with HR T2WI has excellent sensitivity and specificity for judging NVC in patients with TN or HFS. This method can be used as an effective tool for preoperative evaluation of MVD.
文摘Today, the use of cardiovascular magnetic resonance(CMR) is widespread in clinical practice. The increased need to evaluate of subtle myocardial changes, coronary artery anatomy, and hemodynamic assessment has prompted the development of novel CMR techniques including T1 and T2 mapping, non-contrast angiography and four dimensional(4D) flow. T1 mapping is suitable for diagnosing pathologies affecting extracellular volume such as myocarditis, diffuse myocardial fibrosis and amyloidosis, and is a promising diagnostic tool for patients with iron overload and Fabry disease. T2 mapping is useful in depicting acute myocardial edema and estimating the amount of salvageable myocardium following an ischemic event. Novel angiography techniques, such as the selfnavigated whole-heart or the quiescent-interval singleshot sequence, enable the visualization of the great vessels and coronary artery anatomy without the use of contrast material. The 4D flow technique overcomes the limitations of standard phase-contrast imaging and allows for the assessment of cardiovascular hemodynamics in the great arteries and flow patterns in the cardiac chambers. In conclusion, the future of CMR is heading toward a more reliable quantitative assessment of the myocardium, an improved non-contrast visualization of the coronary artery anatomy, and a more accurate evaluation of the cardiac hemodynamics.
文摘Increased interest of clinicians for using 3.0 T magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), as imaging modality of choice for their patients, has been evident in the past few years. The aim of this study was to compare the technical quality of the obtained tomography using 3.0 T and 1.5 T MRI, and to compare the subjective feeling of discomfort of patients and subjective acoustic noise experience during imaging using MRI at 3.0 T and 1.5 T. Brain MRI (1.5 and 3.0 T) was performed in 58 patients, according to a standardized protocol. All studies have been randomly described by independent two radiologists. The reference standard for the existence of technical artifact is established on the basis of both radiologists’ consensus. We also compared the subjective feelings of the discomfort and acoustic noise during the both MRI (1.5 T and 3.0 T) exams. Artifacts were significantly more common during 3.0 T MRI in comparison with the 1.5 T MRI (χ2 = 5.286, P < 0.05), as well as in male patients (χ2 = 8.841, P < 0.05), and sub-jective assessments of discomfort and acoustic noise were higher in patients who underwent imaging using 3.0 T MRI, (χ2 = 125.959, df = 1, P < 0.001) and in females (χ2 = 195.449, df = 1, P < 0.001). Additional research is needed to prove that appropriate information for patients about the discomfort during 3.0 T MRI and their psychological preparation is very important element for optimal use of 3.0 T MRI in daily clinical practice.
文摘目的探讨3.0 T磁共振成像(MRI)联合多层螺旋电子计算机断层扫描(MSCT)对肛瘘临床分型的诊断价值。方法回顾性分析2020年1月至2022年5月在石家庄市中医院经手术证实的126例肛瘘病人临床资料,术前均行3.0 T MRI和MSCT检查。根据Parks分类法对比3.0 T MRI和MSCT对肛瘘病人检查的准确率,分析两项联合对肛瘘临床分型的诊断价值。结果3.0 T MRI联合MSCT诊断肛瘘外口的准确率(99.03%)高于MSCT单独诊断(90.29%),联合诊断主瘘管的准确率(100.00%)高于3.0 T MRI、MSCT各自单独诊断(93.65%、91.27%)(P<0.01),联合诊断肛瘘内口、瘘管分支、脓肿与各自单独诊断比较均差异无统计学意义(P>0.05);3.0 T MRI联合MSCT诊断括约肌间型、经括约肌型、括约肌上型、括约肌外型与手术结果的符合率分别为98.48%、100.00%、100.00%、100.00%。结论3.0 T MRI联合MSCT对肛瘘临床分型有良好的诊断价值。
文摘目的评价3.0 T MRI检查在肝硬化再生性结节(RN)、异型增生性结节(DN)和小肝癌(SHCC)诊断和鉴别诊断中价值。方法回顾性分析经病理检查确诊的69例RN、DN及SHCC患者的3.0 T MRI平扫及容积采集技术(LAVA)三期动态增强扫描特点。结果 RN主要表现为T2WI低信号,动态增强方式呈"缓慢上升型";DN主要表现为T2WI高、低信号,信号较均匀结节的动态方式以"速升缓降型"为主,可有"结中结"(特征表现);SHCC主要表现为T1WI低信号、T2WI高信号,动态增强方式为"速升速降型"。结论肝硬化结节及小肝癌在3.0 T MRI上各有较为典型的表现,临床可据此进行诊断与鉴别诊断;对其他强化类型的肝脏病灶应结合肿瘤血管的扭曲增粗及包膜等表现排除SHCC。
文摘目的比较3.0 T磁共振(MRI)动态增强与64层螺旋CT(64-MDCT)多期扫描对肝硬化背景下小肝癌的诊断价值。方法选择肝硬化合并小肝癌患者55例(66个癌性小结节),分别进行3.0 T MRI动态增强与64-MDCT多期扫描,由两位专家对检查结果进行判定,比较两种检查方法的诊断价值。结果两位观察者通过3.0 T MRI动态增强得到的ROC曲线下面积(AUC)分别为0.893±0.013、0.859±0.027,通过64-MDCT得到的AUC分别为0.657±0.034、0.679±0.026;两位观察者对两种检查方法的诊断价值比较,P均<0.01。两位观察者采用3.0T MRI动态增强诊断肝硬化背景下小肝癌的敏感度、特异度、阴性预测值均高于64-MDCT,P均<0.01。结论 3.0T MRI动态增强对肝硬化背景下小肝癌的诊断价值高于64-MDCT。
文摘目的分析3.0 T高分辨率磁共振成像(3.0 T HR-MRI)评估椎-基底动脉粥样硬化斑块稳定性在短暂性脑缺血发作(TIA)的应用价值。方法选取2015年2月至2018年2月期间于本院诊治的TIA患者80例,所有患者均行3.0 T HR-MRI检查出椎-基底动脉粥样硬化斑块,记录椎-基底动脉粥样硬化斑块分布和厚度,并根据斑块稳定性将患者分为斑块稳定组(n=38)和斑块不稳定组(n=42),比较两组患者TIA发作次数以及发作持续时间,门诊随访1年,比较两组患者脑梗死或TIA再发时间、TIA再发次数及脑梗死例数。结果椎-基底动脉粥样硬化斑块最容易在背侧壁形成,斑块厚度以0.5~1.5mm为主;斑块不稳定组患者TIA发作次数显著多于斑块稳定组患者(P<0.05),TIA发作持续时间显著长于斑块稳定组患者(P<0.05);随访1年发现,斑块不稳定组患者脑梗死或TIA再次发作时间显著短于斑块稳定组患者(P<0.05),TIA发作次数、脑梗死例数高于斑块稳定组患者(P<0.05)。结论3.0 T HR-MRI能够评估椎-基底动脉粥样硬化斑块分布、厚度等情况,并对斑块进行定性分析,进一步预测TIA病情发展,为脑血管病二级预防提供更多依据。
文摘目的探讨应用3.0 T磁共振动态增强(MRI-DCE)及扩散加权成像(DWI)诊断浸润性乳腺癌腋窝淋巴结(ALN)转移的价值。方法我院收治的143例早期浸润性乳腺癌患者,均接受MRI-DCE及DWI评估ALN转移情况,分析两者在ALN转移中诊断价值。结果以病理诊断为金标准,MRI-DCE联合DWI诊断ALN灵敏度、特异度、阳性预测值与阴性预测值分别为94.59%、96.23%、89.74%与98.08%;ALN转移与无ALN转移患者边界、早期强化模式、DWI信号、长径、短径、早期强化率、最大强化率、皮质厚度、表观扩散系数(ADC)值等MRI表现比较,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);DWI高信号、短径及ADC值是ALN转移的影响因素(P<0.05);DWI信号、短径及ADC值诊断ALN转移曲线下面积(AUC)为0.619、0.745、0.734,各指标联合诊断ALN转移AUC值为0.835。结论3.0 T MR动态增强及扩散加权成像可以有效检出早期浸润性乳腺癌ALN转移,测定DWI信号、短径及ADC值联合有助于提高患者ALN转移诊断价值。
文摘Different causative factors acting on the pancreas can result in diseases such as pancreatitis, diabetes and pancreatic tumors. The high incidence and mortality of pancreatic diseases have placed diagnostic imaging in a crucial position in daily clinical practice. In this minireview article different pancreatic imaging techniques are discussed, from the standard clinical imaging modalities and state of the art clinical magnetic resonance imaging techniques to current situations in pre-clinical pancreatic imaging studies. In particular, the challenges of pre-clinical rodent pancreatic imaging are addressed, with both the image acquisition techniques and the post-processing methods for rodent pancreatic imaging elaborated.
