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MRI is valuable in detecting etiologies and complications of pancreatitis. Potential etiologies include biliary stones and congenital anomalies. Complications are acute fluid collections, necrosis, aneurysms, hemorrhage, splenic vein thrombosis, abscess, and pseudocyst.

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