
pmid: 15555956
Patients who present with signs and symptoms suggesting a pancreatic neoplasm typically undergo initial imaging with transabdominal ultrasound or CT. When a pancreatic mass or fullness is identified, it may represent an inflammatory mass, benign process, or malignancy. Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) is performed commonly to further characterize the lesion, obtain a tissue diagnosis, and for staging. This article reviews the role of EUS for the diagnosis and staging of pancreatic tumors.
Cysts, Cyst Fluid, Biopsy, Fine-Needle, Cystadenoma, Serous, Pancreatic Diseases, Adenocarcinoma, Cystadenocarcinoma, Mucinous, Endosonography, Pancreatic Neoplasms, Neuroendocrine Tumors, Cystadenoma, Mucinous, Humans
Cysts, Cyst Fluid, Biopsy, Fine-Needle, Cystadenoma, Serous, Pancreatic Diseases, Adenocarcinoma, Cystadenocarcinoma, Mucinous, Endosonography, Pancreatic Neoplasms, Neuroendocrine Tumors, Cystadenoma, Mucinous, Humans
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