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Gallbladder Patterns in Acute Pancreatitis: An MRI Study.

Gallbladder Patterns in Acute Pancreatitis: An MRI Study.

Authors :
Ji, Yi Fan
Zhang, Xiao Ming
Li, Xing Hui
Jing, Zong Lin
Huang, Xiao Hua
Yang, Lin
Zhai, Zhao Hua
Source :
Academic Radiology; May2012, Vol. 19 Issue 5, p571-578, 8p
Publication Year :
2012

Abstract

Rationale and Objectives: The aim of this study was to assess the gallbladder patterns on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) associated with acute pancreatitis (AP). Materials and Methods: There were 197 patients with AP, all of whom had undergone abdominal MRI. AP was categorized as either edematous or necrotizing according to its findings on MRI and graded as mild (0–3 points), moderate (4–6 points), or severe (7–10 points) according to the magnetic resonance severity index. The changes to the walls and dimensions of the gallbladder and common bile duct, in addition to the presence of biliary stones and pericholecystic fluid, were noted and compared with the severity of AP on the basis of the magnetic resonance severity index. Results: Of the 197 patients with AP, 81% were classified as edematous and 19% as necrotizing on MRI. There were 35%, 59%, and 6% of patients with mild, moderate, and severe AP according to the magnetic resonance severity index, respectively. Seventy-six percent of patients had at least one gallbladder abnormality on MRI, including a thickened gallbladder wall (42%), pericholecystic fluid (38%), gallbladder stones (35%), an enlarged gallbladder (24%), dilatation of the common bile duct (16%), and subserosal edema (15%). Eighty-nine percent of patients (34 of 38) with necrotizing AP had gallbladder abnormalities, which was significantly higher than the 72% of patients (115 of 159) with edematous AP (P < .05). The prevalence of gallbladder abnormalities was 64% in patients with mild AP, 81% in those with moderate AP, and 91% in those with severe AP (P < .05 among the three groups). Conclusions: Most patients with AP have gallbladder abnormalities on MRI, including a thickened gallbladder wall and pericholecystic fluid. The prevalence of gallbladder abnormalities has a positive correlation with the severity of AP on MRI. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10766332
Volume :
19
Issue :
5
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Academic Radiology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
73968898
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.acra.2012.01.004