CT imaging of primary pancreatic lymphoma: experience from three referral centres for pancreatic diseases

ConclusionsPPL presents as a large mass lesion with delayed homogeneous enhancement; peri-pancreatic fat stranding and vessel encasement are present, without vascular infiltration. Pancreatic duct dilatation is rare.Key points•Primary pancreatic lymphoma (PPL) is a rare haematological disease• PPL presents imaging features in common with pancreatic carcinoma but also some distinctive findings• The majority of PPLs are large lesions with delayed homogeneous enhancement• Peri-pancreatic fat stranding and vessel encasement are common in PPL• Vascular infiltration and pancreatic duct dilatation are rare in PPL
Source: Insights into Imaging - Category: Radiology Source Type: research