Abstract
The role of diagnostic imaging in chronic and inflammatory pancreatitis is to detect structural changes of the ducts and pancreatic parenchyma, to assess the functional integrity of the gland, to detect associated complications, and to assist in management. These goals may be achieved using helical CT and MR imaging with secretin stimulation. In this review, the advantages of each technique are discussed and illustrated.
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