Jose Luis Vercher-Conejero MD, Presenter: Research Grant, Koninklijke Philips Electronics NV

Raj Mohan Paspulati MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Andres Kohan MD, Abstract Co-Author: Research support , Koninklijke Philips Electronics NV

Christian Rubbert MD, Abstract Co-Author: Fellowship funded, Koninklijke Philips Electronics NV

Sasan Partovi BS, Abstract Co-Author: Research Grant, Koninklijke Philips Electronics NV

Pablo Riera Ros MD, PhD, Abstract Co-Author: Radiology Advisory Committee, Koninklijke Philips Electronics NV Institutional research collaboration, Siemens AG Institutional research collaboration, Koninklijke Philips Electronics NV Institutional research collaboration, Toshiba Corporation Institutional research collaboration, Sectra AB

Peter F. Faulhaber MD, Abstract Co-Author: Speaker, Koninklijke Philips Electronics NV Grant, Koninklijke Philips Electronics NV Medical Advisor, MIM Software, Inc

Karin Anna Herrmann MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

To illustrate the imaging appearance of a variety of pancreatic pathologies using PET/MRI as a new hybrid imaging modality To outline the advantages and potential value of PET/MRI in pancreatic imaging

Current role and diagnostic value of PET (/CT) and MRI in the diagnosis of pancreatic pathology Specific technology key features of PET/MRI Scanner design MR based attenuation correction and 3-segment model attenuation map Sequential image acquisition with state-of-the-art Time of Flight PET technology and 3Tesla MRI Propose and discuss an appropriate integrated imaging protocol/workflow for PET/MRI in pancreatic pathology Whole body attenuation correction and anatomic reference Organ specific protocols for pancreas and liver Whole body PET Pictorial review of a variety of benign and malignant pancreatic  To discuss the potential benefits and incremental value of PET/MRI in pancreatic imaging over current standard of care imaging protocols

Teaching points: Understand the technical features of pancreatic PET/MRI exams and learn how to efficiently perform PET/MRI for pancreatic pathology Learn about the imaging appearance of various pancreatic diseases in PET/MRI Identify potential benefits of PET/MRI for diagnosis and staging of pancreatic diseases

Vercher-Conejero, J, Paspulati, R, Kohan, A, Rubbert, C, Partovi, S, Ros, P, Faulhaber, P, Herrmann, K, Imaging Pancreatic Pathology with PET/MRI: A Pictorial Essay.  Radiological Society of North America 2013 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, December 1 - December 6, 2013 ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2013/13024521.html