Pancreaticoduodenal Groove: Spectrum of Disease and Imaging Features. July-August 2022-RG210168-2022-Bello-SG

RG210168-2022-Bello-SG

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The study guide for the test titled "Pancreaticoduodenal Groove: Spectrum of Disease and Imaging Features" provides multiple-choice questions focusing on distinguishing various medical conditions based on their imaging characteristics. <br /><br />1. For distinguishing paraduodenal pancreatitis (PDP) from pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), the most suggestive feature of PDP is the smooth narrowing of the pancreatic duct traversing a mass without abrupt or complete obstruction.<br /><br />2. When comparing imaging features to identify PDAC over PDP, the distinction lies in the ductal contour irregularities and the presence of dilated, deformed side branches.<br /><br />3. In the case of retroperitoneal liposarcoma characteristics, intratumoral calcifications are noted as a distinguishing feature not frequently seen in leiomyosarcoma.<br /><br />4. Detection of an isolated hypervascular lymph node in the pancreaticoduodenal groove should prompt further assessment of the pancreatic head and examination for ductal dilatation to exclude PDAC.<br /><br />5. Among conditions of the pancreaticoduodenal groove under trauma settings, a duodenal rupture is identified as a surgical emergency.<br /><br />The guide emphasizes differentiating between similar pathologies based on imaging signs and suggests appropriate diagnostic approaches and responses to specific clinical scenarios. The document also highlights the necessity for further imaging or procedures to confirm diagnoses in certain situations, such as tissue sampling for potential lymphoma. Note that SA-CME credit is not awarded for using this study guide; instead, participants must take the official test available at the RSNA learning center.

Keywords

Pancreaticoduodenal Groove

Paraduodenal Pancreatitis

Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma

Imaging Characteristics

Retroperitoneal Liposarcoma

Intratumoral Calcifications

Hypervascular Lymph Node

Duodenal Rupture

Diagnostic Approaches

Tissue Sampling