Significance of giant cells in fine-needle aspiration biopsies of benign and malignant lesions of the pancreas

The cytologic results of 44 consecutive fine‐needle aspiration (FNA) biopsies of the pancreas are reported. The series consisted of 27 women and 17 men with an age range of 31–89 yr (mean, 61.5), Excluding insufficient cases, the sensitivity of the procedure was 88%. specificity was 100%, positive p...

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