Molecular analysis of pancreatic cystic neoplasm in routine clinical practice.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cystic pancreatic lesions consist of a wide variety of lesions that are becoming increasingly diagnosed with the growing use of imaging techniques. Of these, mucinous cysts are especially relevant due to their risk of malignancy. However, morphological findings are often suboptimal for their differentiation. Endoscopic ultrasound fine-needle aspiration (EUS-FNA) with molecular analysis has been suggested to improve the diagnosis of pancreatic cysts.

Aim

To determine the impact of molecular analysis on the detection of mucinous cysts and malignancy.

Methods

An 18-month prospective observational study of consecutive patients with pancreatic cystic lesions and an indication for EUS-FNA following European clinical practice guidelines was conducted. These cysts

SUBMITTER: Herranz Perez R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7890406 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature