The Role of MR Imaging in Pancreatic Cancer

MR imaging plays an important role in the assessment of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma. Its superior soft tissue contrast is useful in the detection of small, non-contour-deforming tumors and for characterizing indeterminate pancreatic findings at computed tomography. MR imaging can also improve the detection of distant metastases, especially in the liver, thereby facilitating the appropriate selection of surgical candidates.