Diagnostic Accuracy of 256-Detector Row Computed Tomography in Detection and Characterization of Incidental Pancreatic Cystic Lesions

Figure 4

Two examples of pancreatic enhancement and cystic lesions’ evidence in abdominal CT angiographic studies. (a) Poor contrast between the pancreatic parenchyma and cyst evident along the anterior edge of the gland (white arrow) and (78-year-old man) arterial phase does not allow proper lesion’s evaluation (uncertain wall thickening). (b) Good contrast between pancreatic parenchyma and simple cyst (curved arrow), which demonstrates clear margins (66-year-old man).

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