The diagnostic capabilities of pancreatic imaging continue to improve with technological advancements in computed tomography CCT), ultrasound (LI'S), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRT). To update the practicing radiologist, this article summarizes the currents literature on pancreatic imaging, with particular emphasis on CT and US. Pertinent clinical considerations of the disease entities are included, along with illustrative material from the authors' experience. (C) Elsevier Science Inc., 1997.