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Endoscopic ultrasonography for the evaluation of pancreatic cystic neoplasms.
- Source :
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Journal of medical ultrasonics (2001) [J Med Ultrason (2001)] 2020 Jul; Vol. 47 (3), pp. 401-411. Date of Electronic Publication: 2019 Oct 11. - Publication Year :
- 2020
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Abstract
- Endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) is a modality with high spatial resolution that enables comprehensive observation of the entire pancreas and plays an important role in the diagnosis of pancreatic lesions. Recent advances in diagnostic imaging methods such as ultrasound, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging have increased the incidental detection of pancreatic cystic lesions (PCLs). EUS has been recognized as an essential diagnostic method for the detection and evaluation of PCLs. EUS has two important roles: as a detailed (high-resolution) imaging diagnostic method and as an approach for collecting cyst fluid content by EUS-guided fine needle aspiration for pathological diagnosis or biomarker evaluation. Furthermore, in recent years, the usefulness of contrast-enhanced EUS for the differential diagnosis of PCLs or evaluation of grade of malignancy, and a novel imaging technique called needle-based confocal laser endomicroscopy to observe intraductal structures through a needle, has been reported. An understanding of the morphological characteristics of PCLs depicted by ultrasound imaging and of the benefits and limitations of EUS diagnosis in daily practice is needed.
- Subjects :
- Diagnosis, Differential
Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Aspiration methods
Humans
Pancreas diagnostic imaging
Pancreas pathology
Pancreatic Cyst pathology
Pancreatic Neoplasms pathology
Endosonography methods
Pancreatic Cyst diagnostic imaging
Pancreatic Neoplasms diagnostic imaging
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1613-2254
- Volume :
- 47
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Journal of medical ultrasonics (2001)
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 31605262
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s10396-019-00980-0