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Kobayashi M, Niimi M, Katsuda H, Akahoshi K, Kinowaki Y, Sasaki M, Hirakawa A, Tateishi U, Tanabe M, Okamoto R. Optimization of Endoscopic Ultrasound Characteristics in the Diagnosis of Malignant Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Neoplasm. Pancreas 2024; 53:e521-e527. [PMID: 38888840 DOI: 10.1097/mpa.0000000000002329] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/20/2024]
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OBJECTIVES Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) is an excellent diagnostic tool that provides high-resolution images of pancreatic cystic lesions. However, its role in the diagnosis of malignant intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm (IPMN) remains limited and unclear. We aimed to determine the usefulness of this modality for such diagnosis. METHODS Overall, 246 patients who underwent EUS for IPMN after computed tomography (CT)/magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) from April 2018 to June 2021 were followed up until March 2022. We assessed the added value of performing EUS after CT or MRI for diagnosing malignant IPMN, using receiver operating characteristic curve analysis. Walls as thick as 2 mm were considered thickened in this study if they were highly uneven. RESULTS EUS clearly enhanced accuracy in identifying enhancing nodules and thickened walls. The areas under the receiver operating characteristic curve and corresponding 95% confidence intervals were 0.655 (0.549-0.760) and 0.566 (0.478-0.654) upon CT/MRI but 0.853 (0.763-0.942) and 0.725 (0.634-0.817) when observed using EUS. The combination of nodule size, thickened wall, and main duct size yielded the highest area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (0.944 [0.915-0.973]). CONCLUSIONS EUS more accurately detects malignant IPMN, as uneven wall thickening and certain nodules cannot be identified with CT/MRI.
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- Masanori Kobayashi
- From the Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU), Tokyo, Japan
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- From the Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU), Tokyo, Japan
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- From the Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU), Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU), Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Comprehensive Pathology, Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU), Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Clinical Biostatistics, Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU), Tokyo, Japan; and
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- Department of Clinical Biostatistics, Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU), Tokyo, Japan; and
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- Department of Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU), Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU), Tokyo, Japan
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- From the Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU), Tokyo, Japan
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Brandi N, Renzulli M. Streamlining IPMN follow-up: Embracing a standardized and abbreviated MRI protocol. Pancreatology 2024; 24:498-499. [PMID: 38519395 DOI: 10.1016/j.pan.2024.03.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2024] [Revised: 03/01/2024] [Accepted: 03/11/2024] [Indexed: 03/24/2024]
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- Nicolò Brandi
- Department of Radiology, Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna, 40138, Bologna, Italy; Department of Radiology, AUSL Romagna, 48018, Faenza, Italy.
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- Department of Radiology, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, 40138, Bologna, Italy
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Peisl S, Burckhardt O, Egger B. Limitations and prospects in the management of IPMN: a retrospective, single-center observational study. BMC Surg 2023; 23:3. [PMID: 36611137 PMCID: PMC9824987 DOI: 10.1186/s12893-023-01902-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2022] [Accepted: 01/02/2023] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND With increasing use and enhanced accuracy of cross-sectional imaging, the diagnosis of intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms (IPMNs) of the pancreas has increased over the last few decades. The extent to which malignant transformation occurs remains unclear, making the management of IPMNs controversial. The aim of this study was to evaluate the progression rate and outcome of follow-up in patients with IPMNs. METHODS A database of all patients diagnosed with IPMN at the Cantonal Hospital HFR Fribourg, Switzerland, between January 2006 and December 2019 with a follow-up of at least 6 months was analyzed retrospectively. Descriptive statistics were performed on patient demographics, IPMN characteristics, and follow-up data. RESULTS A total of 56 patients were included in this study. Ten patients underwent primary surgery, 46 were enrolled in a surveillance program.21.7% (n = 5) of patients under surveillance presented with worrisome features of IPMN; progression rates were significantly higher in these patients (p = 0.043). Most progression occurred in the early follow-up period. Five patients underwent surgery due to progression, of which 2 presented high-grade dysplasia and 2 malignancy on postoperative histology. CONCLUSIONS The limited predictive value of current guidelines may lead to surgical overtreatment, and the decision to proceed with surgical resection should be made with caution. Further prospective analyses and the development of novel biomarkers are needed to better understand the natural history of IPMN and improve diagnostic precision.
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- Sarah Peisl
- grid.413366.50000 0004 0511 7283Department of Surgery, HFR Fribourg-Cantonal Hospital, Chemin des Pensionnats 2-6, 1708 Fribourg, Switzerland
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- grid.413366.50000 0004 0511 7283Department of Surgery, HFR Fribourg-Cantonal Hospital, Chemin des Pensionnats 2-6, 1708 Fribourg, Switzerland
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- grid.413366.50000 0004 0511 7283Department of Surgery, HFR Fribourg-Cantonal Hospital, Chemin des Pensionnats 2-6, 1708 Fribourg, Switzerland
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Paniccia A, Polanco PM, Boone BA, Wald AI, McGrath K, Brand RE, Khalid A, Kubiliun N, O'Broin-Lennon AM, Park WG, Klapman J, Tharian B, Inamdar S, Fasanella K, Nasr J, Chennat J, Das R, DeWitt J, Easler JJ, Bick B, Singh H, Fairley KJ, Sarkaria S, Sawas T, Skef W, Slivka A, Tavakkoli A, Thakkar S, Kim V, Vanderveldt HD, Richardson A, Wallace MB, Brahmbhatt B, Engels M, Gabbert C, Dugum M, El-Dika S, Bhat Y, Ramrakhiani S, Bakis G, Rolshud D, Millspaugh G, Tielleman T, Schmidt C, Mansour J, Marsh W, Ongchin M, Centeno B, Monaco SE, Ohori NP, Lajara S, Thompson ED, Hruban RH, Bell PD, Smith K, Permuth JB, Vandenbussche C, Ernst W, Grupillo M, Kaya C, Hogg M, He J, Wolfgang CL, Lee KK, Zeh H, Zureikat A, Nikiforova MN, Singhi AD. Prospective, Multi-Institutional, Real-Time Next-Generation Sequencing of Pancreatic Cyst Fluid Reveals Diverse Genomic Alterations That Improve the Clinical Management of Pancreatic Cysts. Gastroenterology 2023; 164:117-133.e7. [PMID: 36209796 PMCID: PMC9844531 DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2022.09.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 80] [Impact Index Per Article: 40.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2021] [Revised: 08/22/2022] [Accepted: 09/16/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND & AIMS Next-generation sequencing (NGS) of pancreatic cyst fluid is a useful adjunct in the assessment of patients with pancreatic cyst. However, previous studies have been retrospective or single institutional experiences. The aim of this study was to prospectively evaluate NGS on a multi-institutional cohort of patients with pancreatic cyst in real time. METHODS The performance of a 22-gene NGS panel (PancreaSeq) was first retrospectively confirmed and then within a 2-year timeframe, PancreaSeq testing was prospectively used to evaluate endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration pancreatic cyst fluid from 31 institutions. PancreaSeq results were correlated with endoscopic ultrasound findings, ancillary studies, current pancreatic cyst guidelines, follow-up, and expanded testing (Oncomine) of postoperative specimens. RESULTS Among 1933 PCs prospectively tested, 1887 (98%) specimens from 1832 patients were satisfactory for PancreaSeq testing. Follow-up was available for 1216 (66%) patients (median, 23 months). Based on 251 (21%) patients with surgical pathology, mitogen-activated protein kinase/GNAS mutations had 90% sensitivity and 100% specificity for a mucinous cyst (positive predictive value [PPV], 100%; negative predictive value [NPV], 77%). On exclusion of low-level variants, the combination of mitogen-activated protein kinase/GNAS and TP53/SMAD4/CTNNB1/mammalian target of rapamycin alterations had 88% sensitivity and 98% specificity for advanced neoplasia (PPV, 97%; NPV, 93%). Inclusion of cytopathologic evaluation to PancreaSeq testing improved the sensitivity to 93% and maintained a high specificity of 95% (PPV, 92%; NPV, 95%). In comparison, other modalities and current pancreatic cyst guidelines, such as the American Gastroenterology Association and International Association of Pancreatology/Fukuoka guidelines, show inferior diagnostic performance. The sensitivities and specificities of VHL and MEN1/loss of heterozygosity alterations were 71% and 100% for serous cystadenomas (PPV, 100%; NPV, 98%), and 68% and 98% for pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (PPV, 85%; NPV, 95%), respectively. On follow-up, serous cystadenomas with TP53/TERT mutations exhibited interval growth, whereas pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors with loss of heterozygosity of ≥3 genes tended to have distant metastasis. None of the 965 patients who did not undergo surgery developed malignancy. Postoperative Oncomine testing identified mucinous cysts with BRAF fusions and ERBB2 amplification, and advanced neoplasia with CDKN2A alterations. CONCLUSIONS PancreaSeq was not only sensitive and specific for various pancreatic cyst types and advanced neoplasia arising from mucinous cysts, but also reveals the diversity of genomic alterations seen in pancreatic cysts and their clinical significance.
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- Alessandro Paniccia
- Department of Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern, Dallas, Texas
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- Department of Surgery, West Virginia University Health Sciences Center, Morgantown, West Virginia
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- Department of Pathology, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Medicine, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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- The Sol Goldman Pancreatic Cancer Research Center, Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Department of Medicine, Stanford University, Stanford, California
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Oncology, Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, Florida
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas
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- Department of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Medicine, Wheeling Hospital, West Virginia University Health Sciences Center, Morgantown, West Virginia
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- Department of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Indiana University Health Medical Center, Indianapolis, Indiana
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Indiana University Health Medical Center, Indianapolis, Indiana
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Indiana University Health Medical Center, Indianapolis, Indiana
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- Department of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Medicine, Section of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, West Virginia University Health Sciences Center, Morgantown, West Virginia
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- Department of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Medicine, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Loma Linda University Medical Center, Loma Linda, California
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- Department of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Medicine, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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- Department of Medicine, Section of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, West Virginia University Health Sciences Center, Morgantown, West Virginia
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- Department of Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Florida; Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Florida
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Florida
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- Department of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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- Digestive Health Center, Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic, Duluth, Minnesota
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- Department of Medicine, Stanford University, Stanford, California
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Palo Alto Medical Foundation (PAMF), Mountain View, California
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Palo Alto Medical Foundation (PAMF), Mountain View, California
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- Department of Medicine, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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- Department of Surgery, West Virginia University Health Sciences Center, Morgantown, West Virginia
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern, Dallas, Texas
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- Department of Surgery, West Virginia University Health Sciences Center, Morgantown, West Virginia
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- Department of Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Pathology, Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, Florida
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- Department of Pathology, Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Pathology, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Pathology, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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- The Sol Goldman Pancreatic Cancer Research Center, Department of Pathology, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Baltimore, Maryland
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- The Sol Goldman Pancreatic Cancer Research Center, Department of Pathology, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Department of Pathology, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Pathology, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Oncology, Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, Florida
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- The Sol Goldman Pancreatic Cancer Research Center, Department of Pathology, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Department of Pathology, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Pathology, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Pathology, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Surgery, NorthShore University Health System, Chicago, Illinois
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- The Sol Goldman Pancreatic Cancer Research Center, Department of Surgery, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Baltimore, Maryland
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- The Sol Goldman Pancreatic Cancer Research Center, Department of Surgery, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Baltimore, Maryland; Department of Surgery, NYU Langone Health, New York, New York
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- Department of Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern, Dallas, Texas
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- Department of Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Pathology, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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- Department of Pathology, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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Khan I, Baig M, Bandepalle T, Puli SR. Utility of Cyst Fluid Carcinoembryonic Antigen in Differentiating Mucinous and Non-mucinous Pancreatic Cysts: An Updated Meta-Analysis. Dig Dis Sci 2022; 67:4541-4548. [PMID: 34783970 DOI: 10.1007/s10620-021-07315-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2021] [Accepted: 11/02/2021] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND Mucinous pancreatic cysts are considered premalignant and managed differently compared to benign pancreatic cystic lesions. The aim of this updated meta-analysis is to assess the diagnostic accuracy of cyst carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) in differentiating between mucinous and non-mucinous pancreatic cysts. METHODS Studies comparing the diagnostic accuracy of CEA (cutoff level of 192 ng/mL) in differentiating between mucinous and non-mucinous pancreatic cysts were searched in Medline, Ovid journals, Medline nonindexed citations, and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials and Database of Systematic Reviews. Pooled estimates of diagnostic precision were calculated using random and fixed effects models. RESULTS Initial search identified 526 reference articles, of these 34 relevant articles were selected and reviewed. Data were extracted from 15 studies (n = 2063) which met the inclusion criteria. The pancreatic cystic fluid CEA level at a 192 ng/mL cutoff value had pooled specificity of 88.6% (95% CI 85.9-90.9) and pooled sensitivity was found to be 60.4% (95% CI 57.7-62.9). The pooled positive likelihood ratio was 4.5 (95% CI 2.9-6.9) and the pooled negative likelihood ratio was 0.45 (95% CI 0.38-0.52). The pooled diagnostic odds ratio, the odds of having mucinous cyst with elevated CEA, was 11.4 (95% CI 6.9-18.7). The P for chi-squared heterogeneity for all the pooled accuracy estimates was > 0.10. CONCLUSIONS This meta-analysis suggests that the cyst fluid CEA level at a 192 ng/mL cutoff value is highly specific in the diagnosis of mucinous cystic lesions with reasonable sensitivity.
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- Imadh Khan
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria, 530 NE Glen Oak Ave, Peoria, IL, 61637, USA
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria, 530 NE Glen Oak Ave, Peoria, IL, 61637, USA.
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria, 530 NE Glen Oak Ave, Peoria, IL, 61637, USA
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria, 530 NE Glen Oak Ave, Peoria, IL, 61637, USA
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Habib GM, Ramadan A, El-Ansary M, Abdellatif Z, El-Serafy M, Okasha H. Value of pancreatic cyst fluid SPINK1 and glucose in differentiating potentially malignant cysts from those of benign nature: A prospective cohort study. Saudi J Gastroenterol 2022; 28:348-354. [PMID: 35848704 PMCID: PMC9752528 DOI: 10.4103/sjg.sjg_81_22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Diagnosis of malignant pancreatic cystic lesions (PCLs) is challenging as there is no investigation that offers both high diagnostic sensitivity and specificity for a definite diagnosis. Accurate diagnosis of cyst type is vital in order to not miss opportunities for early treatment of potentially malignant lesions and to avoid unnecessary surgeries. Serine protease inhibitor Kazal type I (SPINK1) and glucose are promising cyst fluid markers for differentiation of mucinous from non-mucinous cysts. We aim to validate the value of SPINK1 and glucose in detecting potentially malignant PCLs. METHODS A prospective study was conducted on 80 patients presenting with PCLs. Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) evaluation of detailed cyst morphology and EUS with fine needle aspiration (FNA) were done. Fluid analysis for carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA), glucose and SPINK1 and cytopathology were done. We compared these data with the final diagnosis based on cytopathological and postoperative histopathological examination. RESULTS Cyst fluid SPINK1 was significantly higher in malignant or potentially malignant cysts compared to benign cysts (0.91 vs 0.47 ng/ml; P = 0.001). Also, glucose was significantly lower in malignant or potentially malignant cysts compared to benign cysts (21.5 vs 68.5 mg/dl; P = 0.0001). Glucose and SPINK1 had the best sensitivity and specificity for differentiating mucinous from non-mucinous cysts with 84.78% and 73.53% (AUC 0.76; 95% CI [0.65-0.88]; cutoff value = 42 mg/dl), and 70.59% and 65.22% (AUC 0.72; 95% CI [0.64-0.86]; cutoff value = 0.58 ug/L) respectively. CEA level >192 ng/ml, high SPINK1 level and lymph node enlargement were the independent predictors of malignant cysts. CONCLUSION Cyst fluid SPINK1 and glucose are promising diagnostic markers for the diagnosis of potentially malignant PCLs.
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- Ghada M. Habib
- Department of Hepatology and Endemic Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt,Address for correspondence: Dr. Ghada M. Habib, Hepatology and Gastroenterology at Kasr Al-Ainy School of Medicine, Cairo University, 130 3rd District, Al Hadaba Al Wosta, Mokattam, Cairo, Egypt. E-mail:
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- Department of Hepatology and Endemic Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Clinical Pathology, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Hepatology and Endemic Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Hepatology and Endemic Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Internal Medicine Division of Gastroenterology, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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Quantitative MRI of Pancreatic Cystic Lesions: A New Diagnostic Approach. Healthcare (Basel) 2022; 10:healthcare10061039. [PMID: 35742090 PMCID: PMC9222599 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare10061039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2022] [Revised: 05/30/2022] [Accepted: 05/31/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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The commonly used magnetic resonance (MRI) criteria can be insufficient for discriminating mucinous from non-mucinous pancreatic cystic lesions (PCLs). The histological differences between PCLs’ fluid composition may be reflected in MRI images, but cannot be assessed by visual evaluation alone. We investigate whether additional MRI quantitative parameters such as signal intensity measurements (SIMs) and radiomics texture analysis (TA) can aid the differentiation between mucinous and non-mucinous PCLs. Fifty-nine PCLs (mucinous, n = 24; non-mucinous, n = 35) are retrospectively included. The SIMs were performed by two radiologists on T2 and diffusion-weighted images (T2WI and DWI) and apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) maps. A total of 550 radiomic features were extracted from the T2WI and ADC maps of every lesion. The SIMs and TA features were compared between entities using univariate, receiver-operating, and multivariate analysis. The SIM analysis showed no statistically significant differences between the two groups (p = 0.69, 0.21–0.43, and 0.98 for T2, DWI, and ADC, respectively). Mucinous and non-mucinous PLCs were successfully discriminated by both T2-based (83.2–100% sensitivity and 69.3–96.2% specificity) and ADC-based (40–85% sensitivity and 60–96.67% specificity) radiomic features. SIMs cannot reliably discriminate between PCLs. Radiomics have the potential to augment the common MRI diagnosis of PLCs by providing quantitative and reproducible imaging features, but validation is required by further studies.
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Hickman K, Sadler T, Zhang T, Boninsegna E, Majcher V, Godfrey E. Pancreatic cystic lesions and the role of contrast enhanced endoscopic ultrasound. Clin Radiol 2022; 77:418-427. [PMID: 35387743 DOI: 10.1016/j.crad.2022.02.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2021] [Accepted: 02/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Hu F, Hu Y, Wang D, Ma X, Yue Y, Tang W, Liu W, Wu P, Peng W, Tong T. Cystic Neoplasms of the Pancreas: Differential Diagnosis and Radiology Correlation. Front Oncol 2022; 12:860740. [PMID: 35299739 PMCID: PMC8921498 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2022.860740] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2022] [Accepted: 02/04/2022] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Although the probability of pancreatic cystic neoplasms (PCNs) being detected is raising year by year, their differential diagnosis and individualized treatment are still a challenge in clinical work. PCNs are tumors containing cystic components with different biological behaviors, and their clinical manifestations, epidemiology, imaging features, and malignant risks are different. Some are benign [e.g., serous cystic neoplasms (SCNs)], with a barely possible that turning into malignant, while others display a low or higher malignant risk [e.g., solid pseudopapillary neoplasms (SPNs), intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms (IPMNs), and mucinous cystic neoplasms (MCNs)]. PCN management should concentrate on preventing the progression of malignant tumors while preventing complications caused by unnecessary surgical intervention. Clinically, various advanced imaging equipment are usually combined to obtain a more reliable preoperative diagnosis. The challenge for clinicians and radiologists is how to accurately diagnose PCNs before surgery so that corresponding surgical methods and follow-up strategies can be developed or not, as appropriate. The objective of this review is to sum up the clinical features, imaging findings and management of the most common PCNs according to the classic literature and latest guidelines.
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- Feixiang Hu
- Department of Radiology, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Hefei Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Hefei, China
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- Shanghai Municipal Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Radiology, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Children's Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Radiology, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Radiology, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- General Electric (GE) Healthcare, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Radiology, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Radiology, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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Yoon SJ, Kim H, Lee O, Jung JH, Lim CS, Shin YC, Kwon W, Jang JY, Shin SH, Heo JS, Han IW. Development and external validation of a nomogram with inflammatory markers for predicting invasiveness of intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm of pancreas. Medicine (Baltimore) 2022; 101:e29036. [PMID: 35356913 PMCID: PMC10684245 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000029036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2021] [Accepted: 02/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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ABSTRACT Recent studies have reported that inflammatory markers, such as neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio, platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio, and advanced lung cancer inflammation index, are associated with invasiveness of intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm (IPMN). This study aimed to develop and validate a new nomogram that includes inflammatory markers for predicting the invasiveness of IPMN.The data of 365 patients who underwent surgical resection for IPMN at 4 centers between 1995 and 2016 were retrospectively reviewed to develop a new nomogram. For external validation, a separate patient cohort was used. The predictive ability of the nomogram was evaluated using the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve.The new nomogram was developed using the following variables which were identified as risk factors for invasive IPMN: body mass index, preoperative serum bilirubin level, carbohydrate antigen 19-9, neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio, platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio, advanced lung cancer inflammation index, main duct type, presence of solid portion, and tumor size. After external validation, the area under the curve value was 0.649 (95% CI: 0.578-0.720, P < .001).To the best of our knowledge, this study is the first to predict and externally validate the invasiveness in IPMN using inflammatory markers. Further research is necessary to improve predictability of the model for selecting patients for surgical resection.
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- Correspondence: In Woong Han, Division of Hepatobiliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School ofMedicine, 81, Irwon-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 06351, South Korea (e-mail: ).
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Patlas MN. Incidental Pancreatic Findings: When to Follow Up? Can Assoc Radiol J 2021; 73:283-284. [PMID: 34313450 DOI: 10.1177/08465371211031189] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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- Michael N Patlas
- Department of Radiology, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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Wang X, Hu J, Yang F, Yang F, Sun S. Needle-based confocal laser endomicroscopy for diagnosis of pancreatic cystic lesions: a meta-analysis. MINIM INVASIV THER 2021; 31:653-663. [PMID: 34292117 DOI: 10.1080/13645706.2021.1888750] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND AIM The role of needle-based confocal laser endomicroscopy (nCLE) in the diagnosis of pancreatic cystic lesions (PCLs) remains controversial. This study aimed to systematically evaluate the diagnostic accuracy and adverse effects of nCLE in the detection of pathological subtypes in patients with PCLs. MATERIAL AND METHODS We conducted a comprehensive literature search using MEDLINE, EMBASE, and Cochrane for identifying studies that reported the use of nCLE for PCLs diagnosis (dated prior to 10 October 2020). Studies with a sample size >10 were included. We used the QUADAS-2 criteria for quality evaluation. We first extracted the diagnostic rates and the information on adverse events (AEs) from the studies; then used STATA15.0 to calculate the variables, draw forest plots and summary receiver operating characteristic (SROC) curves; and finally, we completed subgroup analyses to explore the heterogeneity. RESULTS Overall, 299 article titles were identified after an initial search, and ten studies with 547 individuals with PCLs were included in the analysis. The pooled sensitivity, specificity, positive likelihood ratio, and pooled negative likelihood ratio of nCLE in detecting gastric disorders were 90%, 96%, 20.4, and 0.11, respectively. The pooled sensitivity and specificity showed a substantial heterogeneity. An ROC curve was constructed with an area under the curve (AUC) of 0.94. The overall AEs rate of pancreatitis was 2.7%. CONCLUSIONS We showed that nCLE had a relatively high sensitivity and specificity for diagnosing PCLs with a relatively low rate of AEs occurring. We suggest that nCLE has good diagnostic accuracy for PCLs.
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- Xinyue Wang
- Department of Gastroenterology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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Early detection of pancreatic cancer using DNA-based molecular approaches. Nat Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol 2021; 18:457-468. [PMID: 34099908 DOI: 10.1038/s41575-021-00470-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 74] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/13/2021] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Due to its poor prognosis and the late stage at which it is typically diagnosed, early detection of pancreatic cancer is a pressing clinical problem. Advances in genomic analysis of human pancreatic tissue and other biospecimens such as pancreatic cyst fluid, pancreatic juice and blood have opened the possibility of DNA-based molecular approaches for early detection of pancreatic cancer. In this Review, we discuss and focus on the pathological and molecular features of precancerous lesions of the pancreas, including pancreatic intraepithelial neoplasia, intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm and mucinous cystic neoplasm, which are target lesions of early detection approaches. We also discuss the most prevalent genetic alterations in these precancerous lesions, including somatic mutations in the oncogenes KRAS and GNAS as well as tumour suppressor genes CDKN2A, TP53 and SMAD4. We highlight the latest discoveries related to genetic heterogeneity and multifocal neoplasia in precancerous lesions. In addition, we review specific approaches, challenges and clinically available assays for early detection of pancreatic cancer using DNA-based molecular techniques. Although detection and risk stratification of precancerous pancreatic neoplasms are difficult problems, progress in this field highlights the promise of molecular approaches for improving survival of patients with this disease.
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Role of volumetric multiparametric MRI in distinguishing between intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms and serous cystadenoma. Abdom Radiol (NY) 2021; 46:1629-1639. [PMID: 33033892 DOI: 10.1007/s00261-020-02792-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2020] [Revised: 09/16/2020] [Accepted: 09/27/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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PURPOSE To evaluate the use of volumetric multiparametric MRI in differentiating pancreatic intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms (IPMNs) from serous cystadenomas (SCAs) METHODS: Included patients (123 patients with pancreatic cystic neoplasms (PCNs) measuring ≥ 10 mm) were stratified into two groups based on cyst type. Axial cyst size, region of interest (ROI)-based apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) and volumetric data, including cyst volume, volumetric apparent diffusion coefficient (vADC), and volumetric venous enhancement (vVE) were extracted and compared between the two groups. Univariate and multiple logistic regression was used to develop models for distinguishing between IPMNs and SCAs. RESULTS Volume and size of the cysts, vVE and vADC and ROI-ADC were significantly different between the two groups. Cyst volume was significantly larger in SCAs (median = 14.1cm3, IQR 3.5-42.5) than in IPMNs (median = 2.5 cm3, IQR 1.1-6) (p < 0.001). IPMNs had a higher volumetric ADC value in comparison to SCAs (2925 ± 294 × 10-6 mm2/s vs 2521 ± 202 × 10-6 mm2/s, p < 0.001). However, IPMNs had lower vVE values compared to SCAs (37 signal intensity (SI) vs 86 SI, p < 0.001). Area under the ROC Curve (AUC) of the model that included vADC and cyst volume had 95% accuracy in distinguishing between the two groups. In comparison, the AUC of the model that included ROI-ADC and axial cyst size had 84% accuracy in distinguishing between the two groups. A threshold of 2615 × 10-6 mm2/s for volumetric ADC resulted in the identification of IPMNs from SCAs with sensitivity and specificity of 90.8% and 73.5%, respectively. CONCLUSION IPMNs had smaller cyst volume, higher volumetric ADC and lower volumetric VE values compared to SCAs. Volumetric multiparametric MRI could be useful in differentiating between the IPMN and SCA groups.
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Simple mucinous cyst: another potential cancer precursor in the pancreas? Case report with molecular characterization and systematic review of the literature. Virchows Arch 2021; 479:179-189. [PMID: 33511431 PMCID: PMC8298240 DOI: 10.1007/s00428-021-03029-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2020] [Revised: 01/02/2021] [Accepted: 01/11/2021] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Cystic lesions of the pancreas may range from benign to precursors of pancreatic cancer. Simple mucinous cyst (SMC) is larger than 1 cm, has a gastric-type flat mucinous lining, and minimal atypia without ovarian-type stroma. We report a new case of pancreatic SMC, coupling a systematic review of the English literature mainly focused on their clinic-pathological features. We reviewed 103 cases of SMC in adults (73 women), averaging 57 (range, 26–70) years. The SMCs were located in the body-tail region of the pancreas in 60 (58%) cases, presenting as single cystic lesions in 94% of cases; 43% of patients were asymptomatic. A preoperative fine-needle aspiration of the cyst fluid detected amylase and carcinoembryonic antigen positivity in 71% and 76% of cases, respectively. Patients underwent surgery mostly for suspected malignancy; in 83% of cases, a standard pancreatic resection was performed. Mean SMC size was 4.9 (range, 1.5–12.0) cm. Mucins MUC5AC and MUC6 resulted positive in 77% and 81% of cases performed, respectively, whereas MUC2 was negative in all but one patient. The SMC from our institution was characterized by a KRAS somatic mutation. The diagnosis of SMC should be considered when a solitary pancreatic cyst larger than 1 cm is detected in asymptomatic patients. To establish a correct diagnosis, an extensive histologic/immunohistochemical analysis is essential. The presence of a KRAS mutation highlights that SMC may represent another potential pancreatic cancer precursor.
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Lee BS, Nguyen AK, Tekeste TF, Chang K, Girgis A, Adeyemo M, Hanna MS, Yao JF, Kwok KK, Giap AQ, Hunt GC, Chaya CT, Kao KT, Attam R, Ko A, Pio JR, Tovar S, Lim BS. Long-term follow-up of branch-duct intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms with No change in first 5 Years of diagnosis. Pancreatology 2021; 21:144-154. [PMID: 33309223 DOI: 10.1016/j.pan.2020.10.040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2020] [Revised: 09/01/2020] [Accepted: 10/16/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND Discontinuation of branch-duct intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm (BD-IPMN) surveillance after 5 years of no change remains controversial. Long-term outcomes of BD-IPMN without significant changes in the first 5 years were evaluated. METHODS We performed a multi-center retrospective analysis of patients with BD-IPMN diagnosis from 2005 to 2011 (follow-up until 2017). Significant changes were defined as pancreatic cancer (PC), pancreatectomy, high-risk stigmata (HRS), worrisome features (WF) and worrisome EUS features (WEUS). RESULTS Of 982 patients who had no significant changes, 5 (0.5%), 7 (0.7%), 99 (10.1%), 4 (0.4%) patients developed PC, HRS, WF, WEUS, respectively, post-5 years. PC and HRS/WF/WEUS incidences at 12 years were 1.0% and 29.0%, respectively. Patients that developed HRS/WF/WEUS had larger cyst size in first 5 years compared to those that did not [16 (12-23) vs. 12 (9-17) mm, p = 0.0001], cyst size of >15 mm having higher cumulative incidence of HRS/WF/WEUS. PC mortality was 0.8%; all-cause mortality was 32%. Incidence of mortality due to PC was higher in HRS/WF/WEUS group, p < 0.0001. The mortality rate at 12 years for ACCI (age-adjusted Charlson Comorbidity Index) of ≤3, 4-6, and ≥7 were 3.5%, 19.9%, and 57.6% (p < 0.0001), respectively. CONCLUSIONS Incidence of PC in patients with BD-IPMN without significant changes in first 5 years of diagnosis remains low at 1.0%. Incidence of HRS/WF/WEUS was higher at 29.0%. PC-related mortality was higher in HRS/WF/WEUS group. These risks should be weighed against patients' overall mortality (utilizing scoring systems such as ACCI) when making surveillance decision of BD-IPMN beyond 5 years.
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- Brian S Lee
- Department of Internal Medicine, University of California, Riverside School of Medicine, Riverside, CA, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of California, Riverside School of Medicine, Riverside, CA, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of California, Riverside School of Medicine, Riverside, CA, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of California, Riverside School of Medicine, Riverside, CA, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of California, Riverside School of Medicine, Riverside, CA, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of California, Riverside School of Medicine, Riverside, CA, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of California, Riverside School of Medicine, Riverside, CA, USA
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- Department of Research and Evaluation, Kaiser Permanente Southern California, Pasadena, CA, USA
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Kaiser Permanente Orange County Medical Center, Anaheim, CA, USA
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center, San Diego, CA, USA
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Kaiser Permanente Riverside Medical Center, Riverside, CA, USA
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Kaiser Permanente Downey Medical Center, Downey, CA, USA
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Kaiser Permanente Downey Medical Center, Downey, CA, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Kaiser Permanente Riverside Medical Center, Riverside, CA, USA
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- Department of Research and Evaluation, Kaiser Permanente Southern California, Pasadena, CA, USA
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- Southern California Permanente Medical Group, Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of California, Riverside School of Medicine, Riverside, CA, USA; Department of Gastroenterology, Kaiser Permanente Riverside Medical Center, Riverside, CA, USA.
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Hermoso-Durán S, García-Rayado G, Ceballos-Laita L, Sostres C, Vega S, Millastre J, Sánchez-Gracia O, Ojeda JL, Lanas Á, Velázquez-Campoy A, Abian O. Thermal Liquid Biopsy (TLB) Focused on Benign and Premalignant Pancreatic Cyst Diagnosis. J Pers Med 2020; 11:jpm11010025. [PMID: 33396529 PMCID: PMC7823923 DOI: 10.3390/jpm11010025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2020] [Revised: 12/28/2020] [Accepted: 12/29/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Background: Current efforts in the identification of new biomarkers are directed towards an accurate differentiation between benign and premalignant cysts. Thermal Liquid Biopsy (TLB) has been previously applied to inflammatory and tumor diseases and could offer an interesting point of view in this type of pathology. Methods: In this work, twenty patients (12 males and 8 females, average ages 62) diagnosed with a pancreatic cyst benign (10) and premalignant (10) cyst lesions were recruited, and biological samples were obtained during the endoscopic ultrasonography procedure. Results: Proteomic content of cyst liquid samples was studied and several common proteins in the different groups were identified. TLB cyst liquid profiles reflected protein content. Also, TLB serum score was able to discriminate between healthy and cysts patients (71% sensitivity and 98% specificity) and between benign and premalignant cysts (75% sensitivity and 67% specificity). Conclusions: TLB analysis of plasmatic serum sample, a quick, simple and non-invasive technique that can be easily implemented, reports valuable information on the observed pancreatic lesion. These preliminary results set the basis for a larger study to refine TLB serum score and move closer to the clinical application of TLB providing useful information to the gastroenterologist during patient diagnosis.
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- Sonia Hermoso-Durán
- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Aragón (IIS Aragón), 50009 Zaragoza, Spain; (S.H.-D.); (G.G.-R.); (L.C.-L.); (C.S.); (J.M.); (Á.L.)
- Joint Units IQFR-CSIC-BIFI, and GBsC-CSIC-BIFI, Institute of Biocomputation and Physics of Complex Systems (BIFI), Universidad de Zaragoza, 50018 Zaragoza, Spain;
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- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Aragón (IIS Aragón), 50009 Zaragoza, Spain; (S.H.-D.); (G.G.-R.); (L.C.-L.); (C.S.); (J.M.); (Á.L.)
- Servicio de Digestivo, Hospital Clínico Universitario Lozano Blesa (HCULB), 50009 Zaragoza, Spain
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red en el Área Temática de Enfermedades Hepáticas y Digestivas (CIBERehd), 28029 Madrid, Spain
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- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Aragón (IIS Aragón), 50009 Zaragoza, Spain; (S.H.-D.); (G.G.-R.); (L.C.-L.); (C.S.); (J.M.); (Á.L.)
- Joint Units IQFR-CSIC-BIFI, and GBsC-CSIC-BIFI, Institute of Biocomputation and Physics of Complex Systems (BIFI), Universidad de Zaragoza, 50018 Zaragoza, Spain;
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- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Aragón (IIS Aragón), 50009 Zaragoza, Spain; (S.H.-D.); (G.G.-R.); (L.C.-L.); (C.S.); (J.M.); (Á.L.)
- Servicio de Digestivo, Hospital Clínico Universitario Lozano Blesa (HCULB), 50009 Zaragoza, Spain
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red en el Área Temática de Enfermedades Hepáticas y Digestivas (CIBERehd), 28029 Madrid, Spain
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- Joint Units IQFR-CSIC-BIFI, and GBsC-CSIC-BIFI, Institute of Biocomputation and Physics of Complex Systems (BIFI), Universidad de Zaragoza, 50018 Zaragoza, Spain;
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- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Aragón (IIS Aragón), 50009 Zaragoza, Spain; (S.H.-D.); (G.G.-R.); (L.C.-L.); (C.S.); (J.M.); (Á.L.)
- Servicio de Digestivo, Hospital Clínico Universitario Lozano Blesa (HCULB), 50009 Zaragoza, Spain
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- Department of Statistical Methods, Universidad de Zaragoza, 50009 Zaragoza, Spain;
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- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Aragón (IIS Aragón), 50009 Zaragoza, Spain; (S.H.-D.); (G.G.-R.); (L.C.-L.); (C.S.); (J.M.); (Á.L.)
- Servicio de Digestivo, Hospital Clínico Universitario Lozano Blesa (HCULB), 50009 Zaragoza, Spain
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red en el Área Temática de Enfermedades Hepáticas y Digestivas (CIBERehd), 28029 Madrid, Spain
- Department of Medicine, University of Zaragoza, 50009 Zaragoza, Spain
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- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Aragón (IIS Aragón), 50009 Zaragoza, Spain; (S.H.-D.); (G.G.-R.); (L.C.-L.); (C.S.); (J.M.); (Á.L.)
- Joint Units IQFR-CSIC-BIFI, and GBsC-CSIC-BIFI, Institute of Biocomputation and Physics of Complex Systems (BIFI), Universidad de Zaragoza, 50018 Zaragoza, Spain;
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red en el Área Temática de Enfermedades Hepáticas y Digestivas (CIBERehd), 28029 Madrid, Spain
- Fundación ARAID, Gobierno de Aragón, 50009 Zaragoza, Spain
- Departamento de Bioquímica y Biología Molecular y Celular, Universidad de Zaragoza, 50009 Zaragoza, Spain
- Correspondence: (A.V.-C.); (O.A.); Tel.: +34-976-762996 (A.V.-C.); +34-876-555417 (O.A.)
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- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Aragón (IIS Aragón), 50009 Zaragoza, Spain; (S.H.-D.); (G.G.-R.); (L.C.-L.); (C.S.); (J.M.); (Á.L.)
- Joint Units IQFR-CSIC-BIFI, and GBsC-CSIC-BIFI, Institute of Biocomputation and Physics of Complex Systems (BIFI), Universidad de Zaragoza, 50018 Zaragoza, Spain;
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red en el Área Temática de Enfermedades Hepáticas y Digestivas (CIBERehd), 28029 Madrid, Spain
- Fundación ARAID, Gobierno de Aragón, 50009 Zaragoza, Spain
- Instituto Aragonés de Ciencias de la Salud (IACS), 50009 Zaragoza, Spain
- Correspondence: (A.V.-C.); (O.A.); Tel.: +34-976-762996 (A.V.-C.); +34-876-555417 (O.A.)
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Liu Y, Kaur S, Huang Y, Fahrmann JF, Rinaudo JA, Hanash SM, Batra SK, Singhi AD, Brand RE, Maitra A, Haab BB. Biomarkers and Strategy to Detect Preinvasive and Early Pancreatic Cancer: State of the Field and the Impact of the EDRN. Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev 2020; 29:2513-2523. [PMID: 32532830 PMCID: PMC7710622 DOI: 10.1158/1055-9965.epi-20-0161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2020] [Revised: 04/20/2020] [Accepted: 06/05/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Patients afflicted with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) face a dismal prognosis, but headway could be made if physicians could identify the disease earlier. A compelling strategy to broaden the use of surveillance for PDAC is to incorporate molecular biomarkers in combination with clinical analysis and imaging tools. This article summarizes the components involved in accomplishing biomarker validation and an analysis of the requirements of molecular biomarkers for disease surveillance. We highlight the significance of consortia for this research and highlight resources and infrastructure of the Early Detection Research Network (EDRN). The EDRN brings together the multifaceted expertise and resources needed for biomarker validation, such as study design, clinical care, biospecimen collection and handling, molecular technologies, and biostatistical analysis, and studies coming out of the EDRN have yielded biomarkers that are moving forward in validation. We close the article with an overview of the current investigational biomarkers, an analysis of their performance relative to the established benchmarks, and an outlook on the current needs in the field. The outlook for improving the early detection of PDAC looks promising, and the pace of further research should be quickened through the resources and expertise of the EDRN and other consortia.See all articles in this CEBP Focus section, "NCI Early Detection Research Network: Making Cancer Detection Possible."
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- Ying Liu
- Van Andel Institute, Grand Rapids, Michigan
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- Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, Washington
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- Sheikh Ahmed Center for Pancreatic Cancer Research, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
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- Division of Cancer Prevention, National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, Maryland
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- Sheikh Ahmed Center for Pancreatic Cancer Research, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
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- University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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- University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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- Sheikh Ahmed Center for Pancreatic Cancer Research, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
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Allan L, Yao J, Nahm C, Amaratunga R, Pleass HC. Intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm in a transplant pancreas: a rare occurrence. ANZ J Surg 2020; 91:E165-E166. [PMID: 32770705 DOI: 10.1111/ans.16232] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2020] [Revised: 06/30/2020] [Accepted: 07/26/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Lachlan Allan
- Department of Transplantation, Westmead Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, 2145, Australia
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- Department of Transplantation, Westmead Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, 2145, Australia
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- Department of Transplantation, Westmead Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, 2145, Australia
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- Department of Transplantation, Westmead Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, 2145, Australia
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- Department of Transplantation, Westmead Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, 2145, Australia
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Gokozan HN, Michael CW. Nondiagnostic fine-needle aspirates of the pancreas: A root cause analysis. Cancer Cytopathol 2020; 128:704-714. [PMID: 32525623 DOI: 10.1002/cncy.22301] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2020] [Revised: 05/05/2020] [Accepted: 05/11/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND Fine-needle aspiration (FNA) of the pancreas is considered the primary and least invasive diagnostic method in the evaluation of pancreatic lesions. A nondiagnostic sample may trigger repeat FNA or a more invasive diagnostic procedure. The goal of this study was to identify the root causes of nondiagnostic samples. METHODS We performed a retrospective review of FNAs of the pancreas categorized as nondiagnostic at our institution between 2008 and 2019. Medical records and slides were reviewed to identify the features described by imaging, rapid on-site evaluation, fluid chemistry, final cytology diagnosis, and final histology. A root cause analysis was performed using the Ishikawa (or fishbone) diagram and the 5 Whys method. RESULTS A total of 30 cases were identified: 11 adenocarcinomas, 6 cases of pancreatitis, 4 intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms, 3 serous cystadenomas, 3 neuroendocrine tumors, 1 mucinous cystic neoplasm, 1 retention cyst, and 1 case of Brunner gland hyperplasia. The root causes identified were: man in 8 cases, machine in 1 case, method in 17 cases, and material in 18 cases. In many cases, more than 1 root cause contributed to the problem. CONCLUSION Material related errors contributed to the majority of nondiagnostic results and were primarily related to fibrotic cancers, chronic pancreatitis, absence of diagnostic criteria of cystic lesions, and technically challenging cases. Only 1 major interpretation error was identified. Sampling and interpretive errors contributed equally to man-related causes. For mucinous cysts, neoplastic mucin was difficult to identify in liquid-based preparations. Pathologists tended to issue a nondiagnostic categorization when epithelial cells are lacking and particularly when the nature and radiological impression of the cyst was not communicated.
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- Hamza N Gokozan
- Department of Pathology, Case Western Reserve University, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Department of Pathology, Case Western Reserve University, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio
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Management of Incidental Pancreatic Cystic Lesions: Integrating Novel Diagnostic and Prognostic Factors With Current Clinical Guidelines. J Clin Gastroenterol 2020; 54:415-427. [PMID: 32011401 DOI: 10.1097/mcg.0000000000001310] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Owing to increased detection rates, the diagnosis and management of incidental pancreatic cysts has become a common predicament. Up to 13% of patients undergoing cross-sectional imaging studies for other indications are found to have pancreatic cystic lesions. Although most cystic lesions are benign, the malignant potential of several types of pancreatic cysts makes accurate classification vital to directing therapy. To this end, advances in the last decade led to better characterization of pancreatic cyst morphology and hence enhanced the ability to predict underlying histopathology, and biological behavior. Although accurate classification remains a challenge, the utilization of complementary diagnostic tools is the optimal approach to dictate management. The following review includes a description of pancreatic cysts, a critical review of current and emerging diagnostic techniques and a review of recent guidelines in the management of incidental pancreatic cysts.
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Chin YK, Wu CCH, Tan DMY. The Role of Needle-Based Confocal Laser Endomicroscopy in the Evaluation of Pancreatic Cystic Lesions: A Systematic Review. Clin Endosc 2020; 54:38-47. [PMID: 32229799 PMCID: PMC7939766 DOI: 10.5946/ce.2019.200-iden] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2019] [Accepted: 01/06/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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The prevalence of pancreatic cystic lesions (PCLs) has increased recently due to the increased use of cross-sectional abdominal imaging and the ageing global population. Current diagnostic techniques are inadequate to distinguish between PCLs that require surgery, close surveillance, or expectant management. This has resulted in increased morbidity from both inappropriately aggressive and conservative management strategies. Needle-based confocal laser endomicroscopy (nCLE) has allowed microscopic examination and visual delineation of the surface epithelium of PCLs. Landmark studies in this decade have correlated nCLE and histological findings and identified characteristics differentiating various types of PCLs. Subsequent studies have confirmed the high diagnostic yield of nCLE and its diagnostic utility in PCLs with an equivocal diagnosis. Moreover, nCLE has been shown to improve the diagnostic yield of PCLs. This will help avoid unnecessary pancreatic surgery, which carries significant morbidity and mortality risks. The early detection of high-grade dysplasia in PCLs will provide early surgical treatment and improve outcomes for pancreatic cancer. Despite the high upfront cost of nCLE, the improved diagnostic accuracy and resultant appropriate management have resulted in improved cost effectiveness. Refining the procedure technique and limiting the procedure length have significantly improved the safety of nCLE. A structured training program and device improvements to allow more complete mapping of the pancreatic cyst epithelium will be crucial for the widespread adoption of this promising technology.
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- Yung Ka Chin
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore.,Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore.,Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore, Singapore
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Yang J, Guo X, Zhang H, Zhang W, Song J, Xu H, Ma X. Differential diagnosis of pancreatic serous cystadenoma and mucinous cystadenoma: utility of textural features in combination with morphological characteristics. BMC Cancer 2019; 19:1223. [PMID: 31842793 PMCID: PMC6915993 DOI: 10.1186/s12885-019-6421-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2019] [Accepted: 12/02/2019] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Background Texture analysis of medical images has been reported to be a reliable method for differential diagnosis of neoplasms. This study was to investigate the performance of textural features and the combined performance of textural features and morphological characteristics in the differential diagnosis of pancreatic serous and mucinous cystadenomas. Methods We retrospectively reviewed 59 patients with pancreatic serous cystadenoma and 32 patients with pancreatic mucinous cystadenoma at our hospital. A three-dimensional region of interest (ROI) around the margin of the lesion was drawn manually in the CT images of each patient, and textural parameters were retrieved from the ROI. Textural features were extracted using the LifeX software. The least absolute shrinkage and selection operator (LASSO) method was applied to select the textural features. The differential diagnostic capabilities of morphological features, textural features, and their combination were evaluated using receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analysis, and the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC) was used as the main indicator. The diagnostic accuracy based on the AUC value is defined as follows: 0.9–1.0, excellent; 0.8–0.9, good; 0.7–0.8, moderate; 0.6–0.7, fair; 0.5–0.6, poor. Results In the differential diagnosis of pancreatic serous and mucinous cystadenomas, the combination of morphological characteristics and textural features (AUC 0.893, 95% CI 0.816–0.970) is better than morphological characteristics (AUC 0.783, 95% CI 0.665–0.900) or textural features (AUC 0.777, 95% CI 0.673–0.880) alone. Conclusions In conclusion, our preliminary results highlighted the potential of CT texture analysis in discriminating pancreatic serous cystadenoma from mucinous cystadenoma. Furthermore, the combination of morphological characteristics and textural features can significantly improve the diagnostic performance, which may provide a reliable method for selecting patients with surgical intervention indications in consideration of the different treatment principles of the two diseases.
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- Jing Yang
- Department of Biotherapy, Cancer Center, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No. 37 GuoXue Alley, Chengdu, 610041, People's Republic of China
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- West China School of Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pancreatic Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Radiology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- West China School of Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Radiology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- Department of Biotherapy, Cancer Center, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No. 37 GuoXue Alley, Chengdu, 610041, People's Republic of China.
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Wu W, Li J, Pu N, Li G, Wang X, Zhao G, Wang L, Tian X, Yuan C, Miao Y, Jiang K, Cao J, Xu X, Bai X, Yang Y, Liu F, Bai X, Kong R, Wang Z, Fu D, Lou W. Surveillance and management for serous cystic neoplasms of the pancreas based on total hazards-a multi-center retrospective study from China. ANNALS OF TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE 2019; 7:807. [PMID: 32042823 DOI: 10.21037/atm.2019.12.70] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Background Serous cystic neoplasms (SCN) rarely have malignant potential, so accurate diagnosis of SCN is crucial for proper clinical management, especially to avoid unnecessary surgeries. However, the misdiagnosis of other pancreatic cystic neoplasm instead of SCN may highly increase the risk of malignancy in patients who receive no surgery. Methods Data from a total of 678 patients with pathologically confirmed to have SCN at sixteen institutions in China from January 1st, 2006 to December 31st, 2016 were retrieved to evaluate the malignancy risk of SCN. Results Among the 678 patients confirmed to have SCN with postoperative pathologic analysis, 649 patients (95.7%) had only one lesion and the average maximum diameter was 3.8±2.47 cm. Four patients were pathologically verified as having serous cystadenocarcinoma, so the SCN actual malignancy rate was 0.6%, while the mortality due to pancreatic surgery in these high-volume centers was nearly 0.2-2%. However, among the 99 SCN patients based on preoperative radiology, three were confirmed to have intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms (IPMN), nine as mucinous cystic neoplasms (MCN), and four as solid pseudopapillary tumors (SPT) after postoperative pathological analysis. Thus, the total theoretical malignancy rate resulting from preoperative misdiagnosis was elevated to approximately 2.9%, higher than the risk of perioperative mortality. Conclusions When SCN can't be accurately distinguished from cystic tumors of pancreas, the malignant risk of cystic tumors may be higher than perioperative risk. However, if it can be diagnosed as SCN accurately, surgery can be avoided as well.
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- Wenchuan Wu
- Department of General Surgery, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China
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- Department of Pancreatic Surgery, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200040, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Changhai Hospital, Naval Medicine University, Shanghai 200433, China
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- Department of Pancreatic Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430022, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan 250012, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing 100034, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing 100191, China
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- Pancreatic Center & Department of General Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210029, China
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- Pancreatic Center & Department of General Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210029, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510120, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital of Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou 310014, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310009, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130022, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230022, China
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- Department of Pancreatic and Biliary Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150000, China
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- Department of Pancreatic and Biliary Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150000, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710061, China
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- Department of Pancreatic Surgery, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200040, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China
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Lara LF, Luthra A, Conwell DL, Krishna SG. Pancreatic Cysts in the Elderly. CURRENT TREATMENT OPTIONS IN GASTROENTEROLOGY 2019; 17:457-469. [PMID: 31707690 DOI: 10.1007/s11938-019-00260-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Incidental pancreatic cysts are common, and management strategies continue to evolve. This review summarizes diagnostic and management recommendations in older patients with these lesions based on guidelines and best clinical evidence. RECENT FINDINGS Diagnosis of cyst type has been enhanced with improved imaging and cyst fluid analysis and visualization. Recent outcome studies indicate that certain cyst types should be followed independent of patient age as long as certain criteria which are reviewed are met. Differentiation of pancreatic cyst type is important as this dictates the need for long-term follow-up. Because most cyst-related neoplasia occurs in older patients, surveillance should continue within certain guidelines.
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- Luis F Lara
- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, 395 W 12th Avenue, Room 226, Columbus, OH, 43210, USA.
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, 395 W 12th Avenue, Room 226, Columbus, OH, 43210, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, 395 W 12th Avenue, Room 226, Columbus, OH, 43210, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, 395 W 12th Avenue, Room 226, Columbus, OH, 43210, USA
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Pancreatic cystic lesions (PCLs) are increasingly identified on abdominal imaging. Given the malignant potential of certain cyst subtypes and the poor survival rates of pancreatic cancer, accurate diagnosis and appropriate management of these cysts are critical. RECENT FINDINGS Advances in endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)-guided diagnostics have increased the accuracy of differentiating PCLs. These include cyst fluid molecular analysis, EUS-guided needle-based confocal laser endomicroscopy, and EUS-guided through the needle microforceps biopsy. This review encapsulates recent advances in the endoscopic management of PCLs with a specific focus on EUS-guided diagnosis. SUMMARY It is important to accurately diagnose pancreatic cystic lesions with malignant potential where the definitive management is surgical resection. Misdiagnosis can result in inadvertent surgery of an otherwise benign lesion or malignant progression of a precancerous cyst. Moreover, pancreatic surgery is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Recent advances in EUS-guided tissue acquisition, imaging, and molecular biomarkers have resulted in improved diagnostic accuracy of pancreatic cystic lesions. Future studies need to define efficient and accurate diagnostic algorithms for improved management of pancreatic cysts.
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Inoue M, Ohmori I, Karakuchi N, Takemoto Y, Shimomura M, Miyamoto K, Ikeda M, Toyota K, Sadamoto S, Takahashi T. Mucinous nonneoplastic cyst of the pancreas penetrates the colon causing infection: a case report. J Med Case Rep 2019; 13:264. [PMID: 31399149 PMCID: PMC6689156 DOI: 10.1186/s13256-019-2160-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2018] [Accepted: 06/11/2019] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Background Mucinous nonneoplastic cyst of the pancreas is a rare disease defined as a cystic lesion lined with mucinous epithelium, supported by hypocellular stroma and not communicating with the pancreatic ducts. Mucinous nonneoplastic cyst of the pancreas has no malignant potential and does not require surgical resection or surveillance. However, its preoperative differentiation from other cystic lesions of the pancreas is difficult because of several overlapping clinical, radiological, and biochemical features. We report a rare case of large mucinous nonneoplastic cyst of the pancreas in which surgery was required due to infection and the possibility of malignancy. Case presentation A 75-year-old Japanese man was found to have a pancreatic cyst in 2006 while undergoing postoperative evaluation for colon cancer. In 2015, the cyst ruptured, and it was treated conservatively. In 2017, he fell down on a road with a fever of 40 °C and was transported emergently to a nearby hospital. Enhanced computed tomography revealed a cystic lesion in the body of the pancreas measuring 119 mm × 100 mm and an adjacent left renal cyst measuring 63 mm in diameter. The wall of the pancreatic cyst was thickened. Magnetic resonance imaging demonstrated a liquid surface in the pancreatic cyst. Pancreatic cyst infection was diagnosed as the source of infection. However, identification of the organism was difficult. Furthermore, due to the increase in the size and wall thickness of the cyst, it was unclear whether the cystic mass was neoplastic with malignant potential. For these reasons, the patient underwent distal pancreatectomy and splenectomy with deroofing of the left renal cyst. Intraoperatively, the pancreatic cyst adhered to the descending colon, and partial resection of the colon was added. Pathologic analysis of the resected cyst demonstrated a simple cyst lined by mucinous epithelium. There was no underlying stromal condensation or epithelial dysplasia, and communication with the native pancreatic ducts was not observed. Based on the operative and histological findings, a final diagnosis of mucinous nonneoplastic cyst of the pancreas with colonic communication was made. The colonic fistula was presumed to be the source of infection. Conclusion Mucinous nonneoplastic cyst of the pancreas is generally benign and requires little follow-up, but large cysts may penetrate other organs and cause severe complications.
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- Masashi Inoue
- Department of Surgery, National Hospital Organization Higashihiroshima Medical Center, 513 Jike, Saijo-cho, Higashihiroshima, Hiroshima, 739-0041, Japan.
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- Department of Surgery, National Hospital Organization Higashihiroshima Medical Center, 513 Jike, Saijo-cho, Higashihiroshima, Hiroshima, 739-0041, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, National Hospital Organization Higashihiroshima Medical Center, 513 Jike, Saijo-cho, Higashihiroshima, Hiroshima, 739-0041, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, National Hospital Organization Higashihiroshima Medical Center, 513 Jike, Saijo-cho, Higashihiroshima, Hiroshima, 739-0041, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, National Hospital Organization Higashihiroshima Medical Center, 513 Jike, Saijo-cho, Higashihiroshima, Hiroshima, 739-0041, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, National Hospital Organization Higashihiroshima Medical Center, 513 Jike, Saijo-cho, Higashihiroshima, Hiroshima, 739-0041, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, National Hospital Organization Higashihiroshima Medical Center, 513 Jike, Saijo-cho, Higashihiroshima, Hiroshima, 739-0041, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, National Hospital Organization Higashihiroshima Medical Center, 513 Jike, Saijo-cho, Higashihiroshima, Hiroshima, 739-0041, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, National Hospital Organization Higashihiroshima Medical Center, 513 Jike, Saijo-cho, Higashihiroshima, Hiroshima, 739-0041, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, National Hospital Organization Higashihiroshima Medical Center, 513 Jike, Saijo-cho, Higashihiroshima, Hiroshima, 739-0041, Japan
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Steel M, Rao S, Ho J, Donnellan F, Yang HM, Schaeffer DF. Cytohistological diagnosis of pancreatic serous cystadenoma: a multimodal approach. J Clin Pathol 2019; 72:615-621. [DOI: 10.1136/jclinpath-2019-205872] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2019] [Revised: 05/15/2019] [Accepted: 05/16/2019] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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AimsSerous cystadenomata (SCAs) are benign pancreatic cystic neoplasms that present a diagnostic challenge despite many investigational approaches. Notwithstanding the promise of molecular diagnostics, these tests have limited accessibility in day-to-day surgical pathology practices. We aim to corroborate and build on recent evidence which suggests that positive α-inhibin immunohistochemistry (IHC) is a helpful adjunct in the biopsy confirmation of pancreatic SCA.MethodsWe retrospectively reviewed 22 fine-needle aspirates/biopsies from 14 patients (mean age 65 years, 47–83 years) with pancreatic multicystic lesions radiologically suspicious for SCA (location: 6 body, 2 head, 4 tail, 1 neck, 1 uncinate; cyst size: mean 3.7 cm, 2.0–7.6 cm), as well as an additional 10 pancreatic resection specimens with confirmed SCA; α-inhibin IHC was performed on all cell blocks, biopsy slides and representative resection specimen sections. Where available, associated cyst fluid was analysed for correlative vascular endothelial growth factor A (VEGF-A) and carcinoembryonic antigen levels.ResultsAn α-inhibin IHC sensitivity of 80% was observed in the cases with resection confirmed SCA. Of the fine-needle aspirate/biopsy specimens, 59% (13/22) contained epithelial cells strongly positive for α-inhibin. When selecting for specimens that exhibited distinct strips of epithelium, the α-inhibin strong positivity rate increased to 73% (8/11). VEGF-A values were supportive of false-negative α-inhibin IHC in three cases and true-negative α-inhibin IHC in one case.ConclusionThis study postulates a diagnostic algorithm to confirm pancreatic SCA which may help to decrease unnecessary follow-up endoscopy/surgical resection and would decrease the associated morbidity, mortality and financial costs in patients with this otherwise benign condition.
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Ibrahim IS, Brückner C, Carrato A, Earl J, Inderson A, de Vos Tot Nederveen Cappel WH, Mintziras I, Matthäi E, Figiel J, Wasser M, Moreau H, Bonsing B, Slater EP, Bartsch DK, Vasen HF. Incidental findings in pancreas screening programs for high-risk individuals: Results from three European expert centers. United European Gastroenterol J 2019; 7:682-688. [PMID: 31210946 PMCID: PMC6545710 DOI: 10.1177/2050640619841989] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2018] [Accepted: 03/11/2019] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Background Widespread abdominal imaging has led to a substantial increase in the detection of incidentalomas. Currently, an increasing number of centers offer surveillance of the pancreas to individuals at high risk (IARs) of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC). Objective The aims of this study were to evaluate the frequency and type of incidental findings in a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)-based surveillance program for IARs for PDAC, and to discuss the benefit of detecting these lesions. Methods The outcome of MRI screening was reviewed in 568 individuals from three long-term pancreas surveillance programs conducted at three large European expert centers. All MRIs were studied in detail for the presence of incidental lesions. Results The most common lesions were liver cysts, renal cysts and liver hemangioma, which together comprised 75% of all lesions. Only five (0.9%) patients underwent surgery for a benign lesion. Cancer was detected in 11 patients (1.9%); early detection of tumors was beneficial in at least five cases. Conclusion The present study demonstrates that extrapancreatic incidentaloma is a common finding in IARs for PDAC, but rarely requires additional treatment. CDKN2A-p16-Leiden mutation carriers were the only patient group found to harbor a substantial number of cancers, and detection resulted in benefit in several cases.
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- Isaura S Ibrahim
- Department of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, the Netherlands
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- Department of Visceral-, Thoracic- and Vascular Surgery, University Hospital Marburg, Marburg, Germany
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Ramon y Cajal University Hospital, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Ramon y Cajal University Hospital, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, the Netherlands
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- Department of Visceral-, Thoracic- and Vascular Surgery, University Hospital Marburg, Marburg, Germany
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- Department of Visceral-, Thoracic- and Vascular Surgery, University Hospital Marburg, Marburg, Germany
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- Department of Radiology, University Hospital Marburg, Marburg, Germany
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- Department of Radiology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, the Netherlands
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- Department of Pathology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, the Netherlands
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- Department of Visceral-, Thoracic- and Vascular Surgery, University Hospital Marburg, Marburg, Germany
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- Department of Visceral-, Thoracic- and Vascular Surgery, University Hospital Marburg, Marburg, Germany
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- Department of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, the Netherlands
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Durkin C, Krishna SG. Advanced diagnostics for pancreatic cysts: Confocal endomicroscopy and molecular analysis. World J Gastroenterol 2019; 25:2734-2742. [PMID: 31235996 PMCID: PMC6580353 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v25.i22.2734] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2019] [Revised: 04/29/2019] [Accepted: 05/08/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Technological advances and the widespread use of medical imaging have led to an increase in the identification of pancreatic cysts in patients who undergo cross-sectional imaging. Current methods for the diagnosis and risk-stratification of pancreatic cysts are suboptimal, resulting in both unnecessary surgical resection and overlooked cases of neoplasia. Accurate diagnosis is crucial for guiding how a pancreatic cyst is managed, whether with surveillance for low-risk lesions or surgical resection for high-risk lesions. This review aims to summarize the current literature on confocal endomicroscopy and cyst fluid molecular analysis for the evaluation of pancreatic cysts. These recent technologies are promising adjuncts to existing approaches with the potential to improve diagnostic accuracy and ultimately patient outcomes.
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- Claire Durkin
- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH 43210, United States
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH 43210, United States
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Singhi AD, Koay EJ, Chari ST, Maitra A. Early Detection of Pancreatic Cancer: Opportunities and Challenges. Gastroenterology 2019; 156:2024-2040. [PMID: 30721664 PMCID: PMC6486851 DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2019.01.259] [Citation(s) in RCA: 474] [Impact Index Per Article: 79.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2018] [Revised: 01/08/2019] [Accepted: 01/15/2019] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Most patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) present with symptomatic, surgically unresectable disease. Although the goal of early detection of PDAC is laudable and likely to result in significant improvement in overall survival, the relatively low prevalence of PDAC renders general population screening infeasible. The challenges of early detection include identification of at-risk individuals in the general population who would benefit from longitudinal surveillance programs and appropriate biomarker and imaging-based modalities used for PDAC surveillance in such cohorts. In recent years, various subgroups at higher-than-average risk for PDAC have been identified, including those with familial risk due to germline mutations, a history of pancreatitis, patients with mucinous pancreatic cysts, and elderly patients with new-onset diabetes. The last 2 categories are discussed at length in terms of the opportunities and challenges they present for PDAC early detection. We also discuss current and emerging imaging modalities that are critical to identifying early, potentially curable PDAC in high-risk cohorts on surveillance.
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- Aatur D Singhi
- Department of Pathology, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas; Sheikh Ahmed Center for Pancreatic Cancer Research, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota.
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- Sheikh Ahmed Center for Pancreatic Cancer Research, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas; Department of Translational Molecular Pathology, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
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Park C, Kim HJ, Kim SY, Lee SS, Byun JH, Kim SC, Kim MH. Growth rate of serous pancreatic neoplasms in vivo: a retrospective, observational study. Acta Radiol 2019; 60:433-440. [PMID: 30056739 DOI: 10.1177/0284185118787350] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND Determining the growth rate of pancreatic cystic lesions on follow-up imaging is important in managing patients with these lesions. However, the growth rates of serous pancreatic neoplasms (SPNs) have been reported to vary among studies. PURPOSE To determine the in vivo growth rate of SPNs. MATERIAL AND METHODS This retrospective, single-institutional study included patients diagnosed with SPNs during 2006-2015. The diagnosis of SPNs was based on the results of surgery, endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS)-guided fine needle aspiration (FNA) or core needle biopsy (CNB), or typical radiologic features of SPN. A linear mixed-effects model was utilized to determine whether the diagnostic intervention was associated with tumor growth rate in all patients. The in vivo growth rate of SPNs was estimated from patients without or before diagnostic intervention. SPN growth rates were compared before and after diagnostic intervention. RESULTS SPN growth rates in the overall patient cohort (n = 304) differed significantly between patients who did and did not undergo diagnostic interventions. The in vivo SPN growth rate in 204 patients without or before diagnostic intervention was 1.9 mm/year (95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.6-2.2). In the 130 patients who underwent diagnostic intervention, the SPN growth rate was significantly greater before than after diagnostic intervention (1.8 vs. 0.2 mm/year). CONCLUSIONS In the absence of diagnostic intervention, the in vivo growth rate of SPNs was 1.9 mm/year (95% CI = 1.6-2.2). EUS-guided FNA or CNB may affect the growth rate of SPNs.
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- Chan Park
- Department of Radiology and the Research Institute of Radiology, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Radiology and the Research Institute of Radiology, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Radiology and the Research Institute of Radiology, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Radiology and the Research Institute of Radiology, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Radiology and the Research Institute of Radiology, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Surgery, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm (IPMN) is the most common pancreatic cystic neoplasm (PCN). The increased attention to IPMN is due to its unique features of malignant progression, being different between main duct IPMN and branch duct IPMN, and increased de novo development of conventional pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma elsewhere in the pancreas. The increased interest in IPMN led to publication of many guidelines on its clinical management. This chapter aims to summarize and compare characteristics of nine guidelines on the clinical management of IPMN and other PCNs published in the English literature and further to show a current strategy for surgical decision making in the management of IPMN.
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- Masao Tanaka
- Shimonoseki City Hospital, Kyushu University, Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi, Japan.
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Nguyen AK, Girgis A, Tekeste T, Chang K, Adeyemo M, Eskandari A, Alonso E, Yaramada P, Chaya C, Ko A, Burke E, Roggow I, Butler R, Kawatkar A, Lim BS. Effect of a region-wide incorporation of an algorithm based on the 2012 international consensus guideline on the practice pattern for the management of pancreatic cystic neoplasms in an integrated health system. World J Clin Cases 2018; 6:624-631. [PMID: 30430117 PMCID: PMC6232565 DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v6.i13.624] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2018] [Revised: 09/16/2018] [Accepted: 10/11/2018] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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AIM To examine the practice pattern in Kaiser Permanente Southern California (KPSC), i.e., gastroenterology (GI)/surgery referrals and endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), for pancreatic cystic neoplasms (PCNs) after the region-wide dissemination of the PCN management algorithm.
METHODS Retrospective review was performed; patients with PCN diagnosis given between April 2012 and April 2015 (18 mo before and after the publication of the algorithm) in KPSC (integrated health system with 15 hospitals and 202 medical offices in Southern California) were identified.
RESULTS 2558 (1157 pre- and 1401 post-algorithm) received a new diagnosis of PCN in the study period. There was no difference in the mean cyst size (pre- 19.1 mm vs post- 18.5 mm, P = 0.119). A smaller percentage of PCNs resulted in EUS after the implementation of the algorithm (pre- 45.5% vs post- 34.8%, P < 0.001). A smaller proportion of patients were referred for GI (pre- 65.2% vs post- 53.3%, P < 0.001) and surgery consultations (pre- 24.8% vs post- 16%, P < 0.001) for PCN after the implementation. There was no significant change in operations for PCNs. Cost of diagnostic care was reduced after the implementation by 24%, 18%, and 36% for EUS, GI, and surgery consultations, respectively, with total cost saving of 24%.
CONCLUSION In the current healthcare climate, there is increased need to optimize resource utilization. Dissemination of an algorithm for PCN management in an integrated health system resulted in fewer EUS and GI/surgery referrals, likely by aiding the physicians ordering imaging studies in the decision making for the management of PCNs. This translated to cost saving of 24%, 18%, and 36% for EUS, GI, and surgical consultations, respectively, with total diagnostic cost saving of 24%.
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- Andrew Khoi Nguyen
- School of Medicine, University of California, Riverside, CA 92521, United States
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- School of Medicine, University of California, Riverside, CA 92521, United States
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- School of Medicine, University of California, Riverside, CA 92521, United States
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- School of Medicine, University of California, Riverside, CA 92521, United States
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- School of Medicine, University of California, Riverside, CA 92521, United States
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- School of Medicine, University of California, Riverside, CA 92521, United States
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- School of Medicine, University of California, Riverside, CA 92521, United States
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- School of Medicine, University of California, Riverside, CA 92521, United States
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Kaiser Permanente Riverside Medical Center, Riverside, CA 92521, United States
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- Department of Surgery, Kaiser Permanente Riverside Medical Center, Riverside, CA 92521, United States
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- Department of Surgery, Kaiser Permanente Riverside Medical Center, Riverside, CA 92521, United States
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- School of Medicine, University of California, Riverside, CA 92521, United States
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- Department of Research and Evaluation, Southern California Permanente Medical Group, Pasadena, CA 92521, United States
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- Department of Research and Evaluation, Southern California Permanente Medical Group, Pasadena, CA 92521, United States
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- School of Medicine, University of California, Riverside, CA 92521, United States
- Department of Gastroenterology, Kaiser Permanente Riverside Medical Center, Riverside, CA 92521, United States
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Kolb JM, Argiriadi P, Lee K, Liu X, Bagiella E, Gupta S, Lucas AL, Kim MK, Kumta NA, Nagula S, Sarpel U, DiMaio CJ. Higher Growth Rate of Branch Duct Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Neoplasms Associates With Worrisome Features. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol 2018. [PMID: 29535058 DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2018.02.050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND & AIMS For patients with branch duct intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms (BD-IPMNs, cysts), it is a challenge to identify those at high risk for malignant lesions. We sought to identify factors associated with development of pancreatic cancer, focusing on neoplasm growth rate. METHODS We performed a retrospective study of 189 patients with BD-IPMNs who underwent at least 2 contrast-enhanced cross-sectional imaging studies, 1 year or more apart, at a tertiary referral center from January 2003 through 2013. Patients with cysts that had Fukuoka worrisome or high-risk features were excluded. Two radiologists reviewed all images. Cyst size was recorded at the initial and final imaging studies and growth rate was calculated. We collected patient demographic data, cyst characteristics, and clinical outcomes; univariate logistic regression models were used to determine the odds of developing worrisome features. The primary outcomes were to determine growth rate of low-risk BD-IPMNs and to assess whether cyst growth rate correlates high-risk features of IPMNs. RESULTS Based on image analyses, cysts were initially a median 11 mm (range, 3-31 mm) and their final size was 12.5 mm (range, 3-42 mm). After a median follow-up time of 56 months (range, 12-163 months), the median cyst growth rate was 0.29 mm/year. Twelve patients developed worrisome features, no patients developed high-risk features, 4 patients had surgical resection, and no cancers developed. The rate of BD-IPMN growth was greater in patients who developed worrisome features than those who did not (2.84 mm/year vs 0.23 mm/year; P < .001). The odds of developing worrisome features increased for each unit (mm) increase in cyst size (odds ratio, 1.149; 95% CI, 1.035-1.276, P = .009). CONCLUSION In a retrospective analysis of images from patients with BD-IPMN, we found low-risk BD-IPMNs to grow at an extremely low rate (less than 0.3 mm/year). BD-IPMNs in only about 6% of patients developed worrisome features, and none developed high-risk features or invasive cancers. BD-IPMNs that developed worrisome features were associated with a significantly higher rate of growth than lesions with low-risk features. Low risk BD-IPMNs that grow more than 2.5 mm/year might require surveillance.
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- Jennifer M Kolb
- Department of Medicine, Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York, New York
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- Department of Radiology, Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York, New York
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- Department of Radiology, Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York, New York
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- Department of Population Health Science and Policy, Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York, New York
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- Department of Population Health Science and Policy, Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York, New York
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York, New York
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York, New York
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York, New York
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York, New York
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York, New York
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- Division of Surgical Oncology, Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York, New York
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Magoga G, Felder L, Palazzo F, Berghella V. Pregnancy after Whipple procedure: a new case and review of the literature. J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med 2018; 33:344-348. [PMID: 29895203 DOI: 10.1080/14767058.2018.1488959] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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Background: Whipple procedure is a complex operation usually performed to treat periampullary neoplasms. There are only four case reports of five pregnancies after Whipple procedure, with limited evidence about how to manage pregnancy after this surgery.Case: A 28-year-old gravida 5 Para 2022 presented to our hospital at 20 weeks with worsening depression. She had a history of Whipple for a solid pseudopapillary neoplasm of the pancreas followed by two pregnancies. In the first, she underwent successful induction of labor at 38 weeks for pregestational diabetes. In her second pregnancy, she had multiple admissions for diabetic ketoacidosis. She was scheduled for induction of labor at 35 weeks but given unstable lie, underwent cesarean delivery.Conclusion: Women with a history of Whipple procedure generally have successful pregnancies with the most common antenatal complications including diabetes mellitus, abdominal pain and pancreatitis/cholangitis.
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- Giulia Magoga
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Trieste, Trieste, Italy
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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Solid Pseudopapillary Neoplasm of the Pancreas in Children and Adults: A National Study of 369 Patients. J Pediatr Hematol Oncol 2018; 40:e233-e236. [PMID: 29240036 DOI: 10.1097/mph.0000000000001049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND Solid pseudopapillary neoplasm (SPN) of the pancreas is a rare tumor in children, with current evidence limited to single-center studies. We examined treatment and clinical outcomes for pediatric and adult SPN with a national data set. METHODS The 2004 to 2013 National Cancer Data Base was queried to identify all patients diagnosed with SPN. The cohort was stratified by age (pediatric and adult) defined as below 18 years and 18 years and above, respectively. Baseline characteristics and unadjusted outcomes were compared. RESULTS We identified 21 pediatric and 348 adult patients with SPN. Both groups displayed similar demographic composition. Patients were commonly female (90.5% [pediatric] vs. 85.9% [adult], P=0.56) and white (66.7% vs. 68.3%, P=0.74). Tumor location was similar between adults and children. Median tumor size was similar between children and adults (5.9 vs. 4.9 cm, P=0.41). Treatment strategies did not vary between groups. Partial pancreatectomy was the most common resection strategy (71.4% vs. 53.1%, P=0.80). Both groups experienced low mortality (0.0% vs. 0.7% at 5 y, P=0.31). CONCLUSIONS This study provides the largest comparison of pediatric and adult SPN to date. Children with SPN have similar disease severity at presentation, receive similar treatments, and demonstrate equivalent postoperative outcomes compared with their adult counterparts.
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Choi JH, Lee SH, Choi YH, Kang J, Paik WH, Ahn DW, Ryu JK, Kim YT. Clinical outcomes of endoscopic ultrasound-guided ethanol ablation for pancreatic cystic lesions compared with the natural course: a propensity score matching analysis. Therap Adv Gastroenterol 2018; 11:1756284818759929. [PMID: 29535793 PMCID: PMC5844525 DOI: 10.1177/1756284818759929] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Endoscopic ultrasound-guided ethanol ablation (EUS-EA) is a recently introduced treatment for pancreatic cystic lesions (PCLs). However, clinical benefits such as survival gain and maintenance of quality of life (QOL) have not been fully established. The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical benefits of EUS-EA compared with the natural course (NC) of PCLs. METHODS This retrospective comparative study of patients with PCLs investigated an EUS-EA group (n = 118) and an NC group (n = 428). Propensity score matching (PSM) analysis was applied to minimize the effects of selection bias. The overall survival as the primary outcome and the surgical resection rate and complete remission (CR) rate as the secondary outcomes were evaluated. RESULTS Between 84 matched pairs of both groups, there were no significant differences in the baseline clinical characteristics and the mean follow-up duration (78.88 ± 38.86, 75.90 ± 57.46 months, p = 0.694). Overall survival did not differ significantly (194.12 ± 5.60, 247.54 ± 12.70 months, p = 0.235). The surgical resection rate (4.8% versus 26.2%, p < 0.001) was significantly lower in the EUS-EA group. CR was observed only in the EUS-EA group and the CR rate was 32.1%. CONCLUSIONS EUS-EA for PCLs with low risk of malignancy might not be able to obtain a survival benefit, but showed maintenance of QOL by avoidance of unnecessary surgery, and a certain level of CR when compared to the NC. EUS-EA could be considered a useful treatment option for these, but careful application is needed because of the limited effects in some types of PCLs.
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- Jin Ho Choi
- Department of Internal Medicine and Liver Research Institute, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Liver Research Institute, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Liver Research Institute, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Liver Research Institute, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Liver Research Institute, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul Metropolitan Government Seoul National University Boramae Medical Center, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Liver Research Institute, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Liver Research Institute, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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El Gammal AT, Izbicki JR. Incidental Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Neoplasm, Cystic or Premalignant Lesions of the Pancreas. Surg Clin North Am 2018; 98:141-155. [DOI: 10.1016/j.suc.2017.09.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Al-Qaoud TM, Martinez EJ, Sollinger HW, Kaufman DB, Redfield RR, Welch B, Leverson G, Odorico JS. Prevalence and outcomes of cystic lesions of the transplant pancreas: The University of Wisconsin Experience. Am J Transplant 2018; 18:467-477. [PMID: 29024476 DOI: 10.1111/ajt.14540] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2017] [Revised: 10/01/2017] [Accepted: 10/03/2017] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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Literature on the behavior of cystic lesions in pancreas transplants is scarce, and hence a better understanding is warranted. Data on recipients and their respective donors that underwent simultaneous kidney and pancreas, pancreas transplant alone, and pancreas after kidney between 1994 and 2015 were reviewed (n = 1185). Cystic lesions of the transplant pancreas developed in 22 patients (1.8%): 12 pseudocysts, 2 cysts/remnants, 4 intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms (IPMN), 2 adenocarcinomas, 1 low-grade intraepithelial pancreatic neoplasia, and 1 case of polycystic kidney disease. The median size was 3.6 cm (1.6-5.5 cm), and occurred at a median time of 65.5 months (2-183 months) posttransplant. The median age of the graft at time of diagnosis was 42 years (25.7-54.5), with 17 of 22 grafts (77%) functioning at time of diagnosis. Triggers for investigation were elevations in pancreatic enzymes, re-admissions for abdominal pain, and incidentalomas. High-resolution imaging and diagnostic biopsy/aspiration with ancillary tests were the main diagnostic tests. Most pseudocysts were managed by percutaneous drainage, and although no firm inference can be made from such a small series, we have observed that the behavior and management of IPMN and adenocarcinoma in the pancreas graft appears congruent to that of the native pancreas.
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- Talal M Al-Qaoud
- Division of Transplantation, Department of Surgery, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, WI, USA
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- Division of Transplantation, Department of Surgery, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, WI, USA
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- Division of Transplantation, Department of Surgery, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, WI, USA
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- Division of Transplantation, Department of Surgery, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, WI, USA
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- Division of Transplantation, Department of Surgery, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, WI, USA
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- Division of Transplantation, Department of Surgery, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, WI, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, WI, USA
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- Division of Transplantation, Department of Surgery, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, WI, USA
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Li F, Malli A, Cruz-Monserrate Z, Conwell DL, Krishna SG. Confocal endomicroscopy and cyst fluid molecular analysis: Comprehensive evaluation of pancreatic cysts. World J Gastrointest Endosc 2018; 10:1-9. [PMID: 29375735 PMCID: PMC5768997 DOI: 10.4253/wjge.v10.i1.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2017] [Revised: 12/11/2017] [Accepted: 12/29/2017] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Increases in the quality as well as utilization of cross-sectional imaging have led to rising diagnoses of pancreatic cystic lesions (PCL). Accurate presurgical diagnosis enables appropriate triage of PCLs. Unfortunately, current diagnostic approaches have suboptimal accuracy and may lead to unnecessary surgical resections or missed diagnoses of advanced neoplasia. Additionally, early detection represents an opportunity for intervention to prevent the progression to pancreatic adenocarcinoma. Our aim for this review is to systematically review the current literature on confocal endomicroscopy and molecular biomarkers in the evaluation of PCLs. Confocal laser endomicroscopy is a novel technology that allows for real-time in vivo microscopic imaging with multiple clinical trials identifying characteristic endomicroscopy findings of various pancreatic cystic lesions. DNA-based molecular markers have also emerged as another diagnostic modality as the pattern of genetic alternations present in cyst fluid can provide both diagnostic and prognostic data. We propose that both techniques can be utilized to improve patient outcomes.
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- Feng Li
- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH 43210, United States
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH 43210, United States
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH 43210, United States
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH 43210, United States
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH 43210, United States
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Li S, Fuhler GM, Bn N, Jose T, Bruno MJ, Peppelenbosch MP, Konstantinov SR. Pancreatic cyst fluid harbors a unique microbiome. MICROBIOME 2017; 5:147. [PMID: 29122007 PMCID: PMC5680603 DOI: 10.1186/s40168-017-0363-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2017] [Accepted: 10/19/2017] [Indexed: 05/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND It is clear that specific intestinal bacteria are involved in the development of different premalignant conditions along the gastrointestinal tract. An analysis of the microbial constituents in the context of pancreatic cystic lesions has, however, as yet not been performed. This consideration prompted us to explore whether endoscopically obtained pancreatic cyst fluids (PCF) contain bacterial DNA and to determine the genera of bacteria present in such material. METHODS Total DNA was isolated from 69 PCF samples. Bacterial 16S rRNA gene-specific PCR was performed followed by Sanger sequencing and de novo deep sequencing for the V3-V4 variable region of 16S rRNA gene. RESULTS We observed that 98.2% of the samples were positive in conventional PCR, and that 100% of selected PCF samples (n = 33) were positive for bacterial microbiota as determined by next generation sequencing (NGS). Comprehensive NGS data analysis of PCF showed the presence of 408 genera of bacteria, of which 17 bacterial genera were uniquely abundant to PCF, when compared to the Human Microbiome Project (HMP) database and 15 bacterial microbiota were uniquely abundant in HMP only. Bacteroides spp., Escherichia/Shigella spp., and Acidaminococcus spp. which were predominant in PCF, while also a substantial Staphylococcus spp. and Fusobacterium spp. component was detected. CONCLUSION These results reveal and characterize an apparently specific bacterial ecosystem in pancreatic cyst fluid samples and may reflect the local microbiota in the pancreas. Some taxa with potential deleterious functions are present in the bacterial abundance profiles, suggesting that the unique microbiome in this specific niche may contribute to neoplastic processes in the pancreas. Further studies are needed to explore the intricate relationship between pathophysiological status in the host pancreas and its microbiota.
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- Shan Li
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Erasmus MC - University Medical Center Rotterdam, 's Gravendijkwal 230, 3015 CE, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Erasmus MC - University Medical Center Rotterdam, 's Gravendijkwal 230, 3015 CE, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Clevergene Biocorp Private Limited, Bangalore, India
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- Clevergene Biocorp Private Limited, Bangalore, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Erasmus MC - University Medical Center Rotterdam, 's Gravendijkwal 230, 3015 CE, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Erasmus MC - University Medical Center Rotterdam, 's Gravendijkwal 230, 3015 CE, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
- Erasmus Medical Center Cancer Institute, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Erasmus MC - University Medical Center Rotterdam, 's Gravendijkwal 230, 3015 CE, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
- Janssen Vaccines and Prevention B.V., Leiden, The Netherlands.
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Ridtitid W, Al-Haddad MA. Endoscopic Ultrasound Imaging for Diagnosing and Treating Pancreatic Cysts. Gastrointest Endosc Clin N Am 2017; 27:615-642. [PMID: 28918802 DOI: 10.1016/j.giec.2017.06.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Cystic pancreatic lesions are increasingly diagnosed owing to the abundant use of cross-sectional imaging. Given their malignant potential, true pancreatic cysts should be considered for resection or periodic follow-up. Cystic lesions of the pancreas (CLPs) require further evaluation and management. Therefore, it is important to establish a solid diagnosis at the time of detection. Endoscopic ultrasound examination is the imaging modality of choice. Fine needle aspiration provides fluid for cytologic, biochemical, and molecular assays to classify lesions and predict biological behavior. This review provides an overview of the diagnosis and management of various types of commonly encountered true CLPs.
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- Wiriyaporn Ridtitid
- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Chulalongkorn University, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Thai Red Cross Society, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Indiana University School of Medicine, 550 North University Boulevard, Suite 4100, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA.
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Within the past few decades, there has been a dramatic increase in the detection of incidental pancreatic cysts. It is reported a pancreatic cyst is identified in up to 2.6% of abdominal scans. Many of these cysts, including serous cystadenomas and pseudocysts, are benign and can be monitored clinically. In contrast, mucinous cysts, which include intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms and mucinous cystic neoplasms, have the potential to progress to pancreatic adenocarcinoma. In this review, we discuss the current management guidelines for pancreatic cysts, their underlying genetics, and the integration of molecular testing in cyst classification and prognostication.
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Gambitta P, Aseni P, Fontana P, Bareggi E, Forti E, Tringali A, Molteni F, Vertemati M. Advantage of endoscopic-ultrasound-fine-needle aspiration associated to Sendai clinical guidelines in detecting the malignant risk in patients with undetermined pancreatic cysts: Long-term follow-up. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HEPATOBILIARY AND PANCREATIC DISEASES 2017. [DOI: 10.5348/ijhpd-2016-62-oa-18] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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Aims: Contradictory information exists on whether different clinical guidelines are effective in detecting the malignant risk in patients with pancreatic cysts. We have retrospectively evaluated the accuracy and the long-term outcome in patients with pancreatic cysts with a diameter ≥ 2 cm when indication for surgery was established by clinical evaluation of their malignant risk according to Sendai Clinical Guidelines associated to endoscopic-ultrasound-fine-needle aspiration.
Material and Methods: Patients with pancreatic cysts with a diameter ≥2 cm were evaluated for their potential malignant risk by endoscopic-ultrasound-fine-needle aspiration associated to the clinical evaluation by Sendai Clinical Guidelines. Long-term outcome and comparison in patients survival as well as the accuracy in detecting malignancies were evaluated with the combined clinical and endoscopic evaluation.
Results: Two hundred eighteen patients with pancreatic cysts were observed during a nine-year period of the study and 74 of them (33.9%) presenting with a pancreatic cyst ≥2 cm were eligible for the study. Fourteen malignant neoplasms (18.9%) were detected. The accuracy in detecting malignancy of combined clinical and endoscopic evaluation was very high (0.99). The five-year survival rates for patients who underwent surgery with benign and malignant pancreatic cysts and for patients in observational follow-up were similar (70% and 85%). The cohort of patients with malignant pancreatic cysts with ductal adenocarcinoma showed a five-year survival rate of 41%.
Conclusion: Endoscopic ultrasound fine-needle aspiration associated to Sendai clinical guidelines showed a high accuracy in detecting malignant risk in patients with pancreatic cysts with a diameter ≥ 2 cm. allowing appropriate selection for surgical treatment with satisfactory long-term survival.
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- Pietro Gambitta
- Unità Operativa di Gastroenterologia ed Endoscopia Digestiva Ospedale Luigi Sacco, Milano, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Emergenza Urgenza Medicina d'Urgenza e Pronto Soccorso, ASST, Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda, Milano, Italy
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- Unità Operativa di Gastroenterologia ed Endoscopia Digestiva Ospedale Luigi Sacco, Milano, Italy
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- Unità Operativa di Gastroenterologia ed Endoscopia Digestiva Ospedale Luigi Sacco, Milano, Italy
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- Endoscopia Digestiva e Interventistica, Ospedale Niguarda Ca' Granda, Milano, Italy
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- Endoscopia Digestiva e Interventistica, Ospedale Niguarda Ca' Granda, Milano, Italy
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- Università Statale di Milano, Dipartimento di Scienze Sociali e Politiche, Milano, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Biomediche e Cliniche "L. Sacco" Università degli Studi di Milano, Italy
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Moutinho-Ribeiro P, Coelho R, Giovannini M, Macedo G. Pancreatic cancer screening: Still a delusion? Pancreatology 2017; 17:754-765. [PMID: 28739291 DOI: 10.1016/j.pan.2017.07.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2017] [Revised: 06/17/2017] [Accepted: 07/05/2017] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Pancreatic adenocarcinoma represents the fourth most common cause of cancer mortality and death due to pancreatic cancer (PC) have increased since 2003. Its incidence has also raised about 30% in the past decade and it is expected to become the second cause of cancer mortality by 2020 in the USA. Most PC present with metastatic disease and improvements in treatment outcomes for this group have been disappointing. These observations support the idea that screening to identify patients at an earlier stage might be an important strategy in improving overall PC outcomes. Many protocols have been tested, nevertheless, by now there is no effective screening program. Given the overall low incidence of disease and the current lack of accurate, inexpensive and noninvasive screening tests, the consensus is that widespread population-based screening for PC in the general population or in patients with only one affected first-degree relative is neither practicable nor indicated in most countries. However, a different scenario is screening patients with higher risk for PC, most of them with hereditary conditions predisposing the development of this neoplasia. In fact, some guidelines are now available helping to select these individuals at risk and to screen them, in order to achieve early detection of PC.
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- Pedro Moutinho-Ribeiro
- Department of Gastroenterology, Centro Hospitalar São João, Porto, Portugal; Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, Portugal.
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Centro Hospitalar São João, Porto, Portugal
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- Endoscopic Unit, Paoli-Calmettes Institute, Marseilles, France
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Centro Hospitalar São João, Porto, Portugal; Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, Portugal
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With increased utilization and ongoing advancements in cross-sectional abdominal imaging, the identification of a pancreatic cyst has become a frequent finding. While many pancreatic cysts are associated with a benign clinical course, others may transform into pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma. However, distinguishing a benign from a malignant pancreatic cyst or pancreatic cyst with malignant potential on the basis of standard clinical findings, imaging parameters and ancillary studies can be challenging. Hence, a significant interest within the past decade has been the identification of novel biomarkers to accurately classify and prognosticate a pancreatic cyst. Within this review, we discuss novel DNA, miRNA, protein and metabolite biomarkers, and their relevance in clinical practice. In addition, we focus on future areas of research that have the potential to change pancreatic cyst management.
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Varma KR, Francis S, Sathi PP, Reddy CS. Serous Microcystic Adenoma of Pancreas: A Case Series from a Tertiary Care Centre in Southern India. J Clin Diagn Res 2017; 11:ER01-ER03. [PMID: 28658792 DOI: 10.7860/jcdr/2017/27129.9802] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2017] [Accepted: 03/16/2017] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Serous microcystic adenoma is a rare exocrine tumour of the cystic neoplasm of pancreas seen predominantly in the elderly population. The first patient was a 56-year-old diabetic woman with abdominal pain, constipation and loss of weight since two months. The second patient was a 73-year-old female with complaints of abdominal pain and back pain since one year. The third patient was a 72-year-old diabetic man with complaints of burning sensation in the right lumbar region since two months. Clinical and laboratory examinations were normal. The radiological examinations of the first two patients showed multiloculated cystic lesion in the pancreas and of the third patient was suggestive of islet cell tumour. The histopathological examination of the three patients showed multiple cysts of varying sizes lined by cuboidal epithelium, showing no atypia. All the three patients were diagnosed as serous microcystic adenoma of pancreas. On follow up, all three patients had no recurrence. Serous epithelial neoplasms need to be differentiated from their non-neoplastic counterparts and other neoplastic lesions with cystic changes, in view of the differences in management. Serous microcystic adenomas have excellent prognosis.
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- K Rajasree Varma
- Senior Resident, Department of Pathology, Government Medical College, Kozhikode, Kerala, India
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- Associate Professor, Department of Pathology, Government Medical College, Kozhikode, Kerala, India
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- Professor, Department of Pathology, Government Medical College, Kozhikode, Kerala, India
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- Senior Resident, Department of Pathology, Government Medical College, Kozhikode, Kerala, India
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Pancreatic cysts are commonly found on cross-sectional imaging. The question arises in determining which lesions are premalignant or malignant and may require further testing, intervention, or follow-up. In pancreatic cysts without obvious malignancy on imaging, we approach them using the Four "S" Criteria. These are (1) symptoms that may be originating from the pancreatic cyst; (2) size of the cyst 2 cm or larger and/or main pancreatic duct greater than 5 mm; (3) survival of the patient, based on comorbidity index to determine surgical fitness; and then endoscopic ultrasound with fine needle aspiration (FNA) recommended to determine (4) solid component presence in the cyst, namely, nodule or thick walls, as well as to perform FNA to obtain cyst content. Current cyst fluid analysis options include use of cytology to determine presence of malignancy and carcinoembryonic antigen and fluid genetics to identify potentially premalignant lesions. The aims of this article are to explore current management guidelines for pancreatic cysts, present a comprehensive approach to pancreatic cysts, and explain the advantages and disadvantages of each option for evaluation of pancreatic cysts including endoscopic ultrasound with FNA with cyst fluid analysis using an evidence-based approach.
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