Jose Tiago Soares MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Joao Ressurreicao MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Diogo Ataide Santiago Castelo MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Tiago Pereira MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Pedro Portugal MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

To describe the MRCP (magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography) technique used in our department To review and illustrate the MR features of normal biliary and pancreatic ductal anatomy and the possible anatomical variants that may occur

There are several anatomical variants of the biliary and pancreatic ducts. Though these are not usually relevant or pathological per se, they can be of ultimate importance hepatobiliary or gallbladder interventional procedures. MRCP, a non-invasive, and ionizing radiation-free technique, has replaced ERCP as the modality of choice to diagnose pancreatobiliary tract conditions as it allows ductal anatomy recognition as well as potential anomalies of the adjacent structures, without possible ERCP complications like pancreatitis, hemorrhage, bowel perforation or infection. In this paper, we provide a review of MRCP’s role on the identification of normal anatomy and anatomical variants of the biliary and pancreatic ducts.

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Soares, J, Ressurreicao, J, Castelo, D, Pereira, T, Portugal, P, An MRCP-guided Trip through Pancreatobiliary Normal Anatomy and Anatomical Variants.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14011832.html