Real-world staging computed tomography scanning technique and important reporting discrepancies in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Computed tomography (CT) is the first-line staging imaging modality for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) which determines resectability and treatment pathways.

Methods

Between January 2016 and December 2019, prospectively collated data from two Australian cancer centres was extracted from the PURPLE Pancreatic Cancer registry. Real-world staging CTs and corresponding reports were blindly reviewed by a sub-specialist radiologist and compared to initial reports.

Results

Of 131 patients assessed, 117 (89.3%) presented with symptoms, 74 (56.5%) CTs included slices ≤3 mm thickness and CT pancreas protocol was applied in 69 (52.7%) patients. Initial reports lacked synoptic reporting in 131 (100%), tumour identification in 2 (1.6%) and tumour measurement in

SUBMITTER: Grogan A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9545551 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature