Contributions of endoscopic ultrasound to pancreatic cystic lesions

Contributions of endoscopic ultrasound to pancreatic cystic lesions

Cystic lesions of the pancreas are peculiar in relation to their diagnosis and treatment. The use of endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) has provided better sensitivity and specificity to differentiate benign from malignant cysts, condition that provides an early diagnosis and an effective and definite...

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Veröffentlicht in:Acta gastroenterologica latinoamericana 2014-06, Vol.44 (2), p.129-137
Hauptverfasser: Artifon, Everson L A, Tchekmedyian, Asadur Jorge, Otoch, J P, Gutierrez Galiana, Juan Pablo, Canseco, Sandra, Caro, Luis E
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Sprache:spa
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Carcinoembryonic Antigen - analysis
Endosonography
Humans
Pancreatic Cyst - diagnostic imaging
Pancreatic Neoplasms - diagnostic imaging
Sensitivity and Specificity
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Zusammenfassung:Cystic lesions of the pancreas are peculiar in relation to their diagnosis and treatment. The use of endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) has provided better sensitivity and specificity to differentiate benign from malignant cysts, condition that provides an early diagnosis and an effective and definite treatment.
ISSN:0300-9033