Diagnostic protocol for pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (PNETs)

Varas, Modesto; Gornals, Joan B.; Prieto, José Luis Rodríguez-Villasante y; Iglesias‐García, Julio

doi:10.4321/s1130-01082012000100006

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“…[79] We have already shown its ability to determine their malignant behavior and to predict 5-year survival. Acinar cell carcinomas, solid-pseudopapillary tumors and pancreatic metastasis can also be diagnosed by EUS-FNA and whenever each of these diagnoses is suspected, the procedure should be attempted.…”

Section: Indications Of Eus-fna In Solid Pancreatic Tumors When To Pmentioning

confidence: 99%

When to puncture, when not to puncture: Pancreatic masses

2014

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Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) has evolved to become a crucial tool for the evaluation of pancreatic diseases, among them solid pancreatic lesions. However, its ability to determine whether a lesion is malignant or not is difficult to establish based only in the endosonographic image. EUS-guided fine needle aspiration (EUS-FNA) allows obtaining a cytological and/or histological sample from pancreatic lesions, with a high overall accuracy and low complication rates. Although the clinical usefulness of EUS-FNA for pancreatic diseases is widely accepted, the indications for tissue diagnosis of pancreatic lesions suspected to be malignant is still controversial. This review highlights the diagnostic accuracy and complications of EUS-FNA, focusing on its current indications.

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Section: Indications Of Eus-fna In Solid Pancreatic Tumors When To Pmentioning

confidence: 99%

When to puncture, when not to puncture: Pancreatic masses

2014

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Detección de tumores neuroendocrinos pancreáticos: 23 años de experiencia

Varas-Lorenzo

Cugat

Capdevila³

et al. 2019

Revista de Gastroenterología de México

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Differences were observed between the previously published case series and the current results. There was an increase in incidentalomas and non-functioning tumors, but no variation in the overall survival rate. The differences with other case series (age, sex, and tumor location) were dependent on the country where the cases were compiled. The increase in tumors could be related to a higher number of diagnoses made through imaging studies and to the greater sensitivity of the devices employed.

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