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Zhang L, Diao B, Fan Z, Zhan H. Radiomics for Differentiating Pancreatic Mucinous Cystic Neoplasm from Serous Cystic Neoplasm: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Acad Radiol 2025; 32:2679-2688. [PMID: 39648097 DOI: 10.1016/j.acra.2024.11.047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2024] [Revised: 11/17/2024] [Accepted: 11/17/2024] [Indexed: 12/10/2024]
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BACKGROUND As pancreatic cystic neoplasms (PCN) differ in current standard of care, and these treatments can affect quality of life to varying degrees, a definitive preoperative diagnosis must be reliable. Current diagnostic approaches, specifically traditional cross-sectional imaging techniques, face certain limitations. But radiomics has been shown to have high diagnostic accuracy across a range of diseases. Objective to conduct a comprehensive review of the literature on the use of radiomics to differentiate Mucinous Cystic Neoplasm (MCN) from Serous Cystic Neoplasm (SCN). METHODS This study was comprehensively searched in Pubmed, Scopus and Web of Science databases for meta-analysis of studies that used radiomics to distinguish MCN from SCN. Risk of bias was assessed using the diagnostic accuracy study quality assessment method and combined with sensitivity, specificity, diagnostic odds ratio, and summary receiver operating characteristic (SROC)curve analysis. RESULTS A total of 884 patients from 8 studies were included in this analysis, including 365 MCN and 519 SCN. The Meta-analysis found that radiomics identified MCN and SCN with high sensitivity and specificity, with combined sensitivity and specificity of 0.84(0.82-0.87) and 0.82(0.79-0.84). The positive likelihood ratio (PLR) and the negative likelihood ratio (NLR) are 5.61(3.72, 8.47) and 0.14(0.09-0.26). In addition, the area under the SROC curve (AUC) was drawn at 0.93. No significant risk of publication bias was detected through the funnel plot analysis. The performances of feature extraction from the volume of interest (VOI) or Using AI classifier in the radiomics models were superior to those of protocols employing region of interest (ROI) or absence of AI classifier. CONCLUSION This meta-analysis demonstrates that radiomics exhibits high sensitivity and specificity in distinguishing between MCN and SCN, and has the potential to become a reliable diagnostic tool for their identification.
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- Longjia Zhang
- Division of Pancreatic Surgery, Department of General Surgery, Qilu Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong Province, China (L.Z., B.D., Z.F., H.Z.)
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- Division of Pancreatic Surgery, Department of General Surgery, Qilu Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong Province, China (L.Z., B.D., Z.F., H.Z.)
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- Division of Pancreatic Surgery, Department of General Surgery, Qilu Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong Province, China (L.Z., B.D., Z.F., H.Z.)
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- Division of Pancreatic Surgery, Department of General Surgery, Qilu Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong Province, China (L.Z., B.D., Z.F., H.Z.).
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Lee BK, Kwan BS, Kim KM, Shim SG, Lee JW, Kim JY, Sung BR, Kim HI, Kim SH. Safety of early feeding after endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine needle biopsy: a retrospective study. BMC Gastroenterol 2025; 25:289. [PMID: 40269755 PMCID: PMC12020099 DOI: 10.1186/s12876-025-03893-0] [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: 02/07/2025] [Accepted: 04/14/2025] [Indexed: 04/25/2025] Open
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BACKGROUND Endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine needle biopsy (EUS-FNB) is a widely utilized and relatively safe procedure for diagnosing pancreatic diseases. Although early feeding post-EUS-FNB is clinically advantageous, consensus regarding the optimal feeding time in current guidelines remains lacking. Therefore, this study aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of early feeding after EUS-FNB. METHODS A retrospective analysis was conducted on 111 patients who underwent EUS-FNB for diagnosing pancreatic diseases between January 1, 2021, and March 31, 2022, at Samsung Changwon Hospital. Patients were divided into two groups: those who fed within 4 h after the procedure and those who remained fasting for 24 h after the procedure. We investigated two hospitalization duration metrics: procedure-related hospital days (HD), defined as the period exclusively attributed to EUS-FNB recovery, and total HD, encompassing the entire hospitalization duration, including additional diagnostic or therapeutic interventions unrelated to the procedure. RESULTS After excluding missing data, 110 patients were analyzed. Among them, the mean age was 67.4 years, with 52.7% being male. Of these, 42 patients resumed early feeding. No significant difference was observed between the two groups in terms of complications. However, the procedure-related HD was shorter in the early feeding group (3.8 ± 0.8 vs. 4.9 ± 0.7 days, P = 0.001). Additionally, the multivariate analysis revealed no difference in complication rates between the two groups (odds ratio; 0.83, 95% confidence interval; 0.07-9.39, P = 0.877). CONCLUSIONS Early feeding following EUS-FNB was associated with a shorter hospitalization stay without increasing the risk of complications. These findings suggest that early feeding after EUS-FNB offers clinical benefits.
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- Bo Kyeong Lee
- Department of Internal Medicine, Samsung Changwon Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, 158, Paryong-ro, Masanhoewon-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Samsung Changwon Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, 158, Paryong-ro, Masanhoewon-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Samsung Changwon Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, 158, Paryong-ro, Masanhoewon-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Samsung Changwon Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, 158, Paryong-ro, Masanhoewon-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Samsung Changwon Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, 158, Paryong-ro, Masanhoewon-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Samsung Changwon Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, 158, Paryong-ro, Masanhoewon-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Samsung Changwon Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, 158, Paryong-ro, Masanhoewon-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Samsung Changwon Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, 158, Paryong-ro, Masanhoewon-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Samsung Changwon Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Changwon, Republic of Korea
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Ohno E, Kuzuya T, Kawabe N, Nakaoka K, Tanaka H, Nakano T, Funasaka K, Miyahara R, Hashimoto S, Hirooka Y. Current status of endoscopic ultrasound in the diagnosis of intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms. DEN OPEN 2025; 5:e413. [PMID: 39040523 PMCID: PMC11260769 DOI: 10.1002/deo2.413] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2024] [Revised: 07/02/2024] [Accepted: 07/06/2024] [Indexed: 07/24/2024]
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The new Kyoto guidelines for the management of intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm (IPMN) provide evidence-based recommendations for the diagnosis and treatment of IPMN. Endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) is a diagnostic modality with a high spatial resolution that allows detailed observation and obtaining cyst fluid or tissue samples via EUS-guided fine needle aspiration (EUS-FNA). Currently, EUS is an indispensable examination method for the diagnosis of pancreatic diseases. On the other hand, there have been concerns that EUS imaging tends to be highly operator-dependent, and may lack objectivity. Previous guidelines have assigned EUS as an option for patients with worrisome features. However, recent reports indicate that the sensitivity of EUS for the diagnosis of mural nodules (MNs) is more than 90%, comparable or superior to that of contrast-enhanced computed tomography or magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography. The specific advantages of EUS in the diagnosis of IPMN are: (1) high spatial resolution imaging for the diagnosis of MNs, (2) contrast-enhanced EUS for differentiation of intra-cystic MNs from mucous clots, and (3) pathological diagnosis using EUS-FNA and differential diagnosis of a pancreatic cystic tumor by cystic fluid analysis. In order to utilize EUS in the diagnosis of IPMN, endoscopists are required to have the skills to provide sufficiently objective imaging findings.
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- Eizaburo Ohno
- Department of Gastroenterology and HepatologyFujita Health University School of MedicineAichiJapan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and HepatologyFujita Health University School of MedicineAichiJapan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and HepatologyFujita Health University School of MedicineAichiJapan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and HepatologyFujita Health University School of MedicineAichiJapan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and HepatologyFujita Health University School of MedicineAichiJapan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and HepatologyFujita Health University School of MedicineAichiJapan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and HepatologyFujita Health University School of MedicineAichiJapan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and HepatologyFujita Health University School of MedicineAichiJapan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and HepatologyFujita Health University Bantane HospitalAichiJapan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and HepatologyFujita Health University School of MedicineAichiJapan
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Ding C, Yang JF, Wang X, Zhou YF, Gu Y, Liu Q, Shen HZ, Zhang XF. Diagnostic yield of endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration-based cytology for distinguishing malignant and benign pancreatic cystic lesions: A systematic review and meta-analysis. PLoS One 2025; 20:e0314825. [PMID: 39977415 PMCID: PMC11841914 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0314825] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2024] [Accepted: 11/16/2024] [Indexed: 02/22/2025] Open
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BACKGROUND Preoperative diagnosis of malignancy in patients with pancreatic cystic lesions (PCLs) remains challenging. The aim of this study was to assess the sensitivity, specificity, and positive and negative likelihood ratios (LRs) of endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration (EUS-FNA)-based cytology in differentiating malignant PCLs from benign PCLs. METHODS A comprehensive search was performed in multiple databases in November 2023. Studies differentiating benign and malignant PCLs via EUS-FNA-based cytology, in which the results were compared with those of surgical excision histopathology, were included in this meta-analysis. Data from the selected studies were pooled to summarize the sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative LRs, diagnostic odds ratios and summary receiver operating characteristic (SROC) curves. RESULTS We included 755 patients from 15 distinct studies who underwent EUS-FNA-based cytology and had a histopathological diagnosis. The pooled sensitivity and specificity in diagnosing malignant PCLs were 0.62 (95% CI, 0.42-0.78) and 0.96 (95% CI, 0.91-0.98), respectively. The positive and negative LRs for diagnosing malignant PCLs were 16.3 (95% CI, 7.2-37.0) and 0.40 (95% CI, 0.25-0.64), respectively. The area under the curve (AUC) was 0.94 (95% CI, 0.91-0.95). CONCLUSIONS EUS-FNA-based cytology has overall high specificity, medium sensitivity and good diagnostic accuracy in differentiating malignant from benign PCLs. Further research is needed to improve the overall sensitivity of EUS-FNA-based cytology for the diagnosis of malignant PCLs.
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- Cong Ding
- Department of Gastroenterology, Affiliated Hangzhou First People’s Hospital, School of Medicine, Westlake University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
- Key Laboratory of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine for Biliary and Pancreatic Diseases of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
- Hangzhou Institute of Digestive Diseases, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Clinical Cancer Pharmacology and Toxicology Research, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Affiliated Hangzhou First People’s Hospital, School of Medicine, Westlake University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
- Key Laboratory of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine for Biliary and Pancreatic Diseases of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
- Hangzhou Institute of Digestive Diseases, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Clinical Cancer Pharmacology and Toxicology Research, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Affiliated Hangzhou First People’s Hospital, School of Medicine, Westlake University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
- Key Laboratory of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine for Biliary and Pancreatic Diseases of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
- Hangzhou Institute of Digestive Diseases, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Clinical Cancer Pharmacology and Toxicology Research, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Affiliated Hangzhou First People’s Hospital, School of Medicine, Westlake University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
- Key Laboratory of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine for Biliary and Pancreatic Diseases of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
- Hangzhou Institute of Digestive Diseases, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Clinical Cancer Pharmacology and Toxicology Research, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Affiliated Hangzhou First People’s Hospital, School of Medicine, Westlake University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
- Key Laboratory of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine for Biliary and Pancreatic Diseases of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
- Hangzhou Institute of Digestive Diseases, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Clinical Cancer Pharmacology and Toxicology Research, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Affiliated Hangzhou First People’s Hospital, School of Medicine, Westlake University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
- Key Laboratory of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine for Biliary and Pancreatic Diseases of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
- Hangzhou Institute of Digestive Diseases, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Clinical Cancer Pharmacology and Toxicology Research, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Affiliated Hangzhou First People’s Hospital, School of Medicine, Westlake University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
- Key Laboratory of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine for Biliary and Pancreatic Diseases of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
- Hangzhou Institute of Digestive Diseases, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Clinical Cancer Pharmacology and Toxicology Research, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Affiliated Hangzhou First People’s Hospital, School of Medicine, Westlake University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
- Key Laboratory of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine for Biliary and Pancreatic Diseases of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
- Hangzhou Institute of Digestive Diseases, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Clinical Cancer Pharmacology and Toxicology Research, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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Vilas-Boas F, Ribeiro T, Macedo G, Dhar J, Samanta J, Sina S, Manfrin E, Facciorusso A, Conti Bellocchi MC, De Pretis N, Frulloni L, Crinò SF. Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Through-the-Needle Biopsy: A Narrative Review of the Technique and Its Emerging Role in Pancreatic Cyst Diagnosis. Diagnostics (Basel) 2024; 14:1587. [PMID: 39125463 PMCID: PMC11311500 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics14151587] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2024] [Revised: 07/20/2024] [Accepted: 07/22/2024] [Indexed: 08/12/2024] Open
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Pancreatic cystic lesions (PCLs) pose a diagnostic challenge due to their increasing incidence and the limitations of cross-sectional imaging and endoscopic-ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration (EUS-FNA). EUS-guided through the needle biopsy (EUS-TTNB) has emerged as a promising tool for improving the accuracy of cyst type determination and neoplastic risk stratification. EUS-TTNB demonstrates superior diagnostic performance over EUS-FNA, providing critical preoperative information that can significantly influence patient management and reduce unnecessary surgeries. However, the procedure has risks, with an overall adverse event rate of approximately 9%. Preventive measures and further prospective studies are essential to optimize its safety and efficacy. This review highlights the potential of EUS-TTNB to enhance the diagnostic and management approaches for patients with PCLs. It examines the current state of EUS-TTNB, including available devices, indications, procedural techniques, specimen handling, diagnostic yield, clinical impact, and associated adverse events.
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- Filipe Vilas-Boas
- Gastroenterology Department, Centro Hospitalar e Universitário de São João, Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade do Porto, 4200-349 Porto, Portugal; (F.V.-B.); (T.R.); (G.M.)
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- Gastroenterology Department, Centro Hospitalar e Universitário de São João, Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade do Porto, 4200-349 Porto, Portugal; (F.V.-B.); (T.R.); (G.M.)
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- Gastroenterology Department, Centro Hospitalar e Universitário de São João, Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade do Porto, 4200-349 Porto, Portugal; (F.V.-B.); (T.R.); (G.M.)
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh 160012, India; (J.D.); (J.S.)
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh 160012, India; (J.D.); (J.S.)
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- Department of Diagnostics and Public Health, University of Verona, 37129 Verona, Italy; (S.S.); (E.M.)
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- Department of Diagnostics and Public Health, University of Verona, 37129 Verona, Italy; (S.S.); (E.M.)
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- Gastroenterology Unit, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Foggia, 71122 Foggia, Italy;
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- Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy Unit, University Hospital of Verona, 37134 Verona, Italy; (M.C.C.B.); (N.D.P.); (L.F.)
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- Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy Unit, University Hospital of Verona, 37134 Verona, Italy; (M.C.C.B.); (N.D.P.); (L.F.)
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- Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy Unit, University Hospital of Verona, 37134 Verona, Italy; (M.C.C.B.); (N.D.P.); (L.F.)
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- Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy Unit, University Hospital of Verona, 37134 Verona, Italy; (M.C.C.B.); (N.D.P.); (L.F.)
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Seyfedinova SS, Freylikhman OA, Sokolnikova PS, Samochernykh KA, Kostareva AA, Kalinina OV, Solonitsyn EG. Fine-needle aspiration technique under endoscopic ultrasound guidance: A technical approach for RNA profiling of pancreatic neoplasms. World J Gastrointest Oncol 2024; 16:2663-2672. [PMID: 38994174 PMCID: PMC11236257 DOI: 10.4251/wjgo.v16.i6.2663] [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: 12/26/2023] [Revised: 02/18/2024] [Accepted: 04/07/2024] [Indexed: 06/14/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Early diagnosis of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) has been a longstanding challenge. The prognosis of patients with PDAC depends on the stage at diagnosis. It is necessary to identify biomarkers for the detection and differentiation of pancreatic tumors and optimize PDAC sample preparation procedures for DNA and RNA analysis. Most molecular studies are done using paraffin-embedded blocks; however, the integrity of DNA and RNA is often compromised in this format. Moreover, RNA isolated from human pancreatic tissue samples is generally of low quality, in part, because of the high concentration of endogenous pancreatic RNAse activity present. AIM To assess the potential of endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration (EUS-FNA) to obtain specimens from pancreatic neoplasms for subsequent RNA molecular profiling, including next-generation sequencing (NGS). METHODS Thirty-four EUS-FNA samples were included in this study: PDAC (n = 15), chronic pancreatitis (n = 5), pancreatic cysts (n = 14), mucinous cysts (mucinous cystic neoplasia/intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasia) n = 7, serous cystic neoplasms n = 5, and pseudocysts n = 2. Cyst material consisted of cyst fluid and cyst wall samples obtained by through-the-needle biopsy (TTNB). Samples were stored at -80 °C until analysis. RNA purity (A260/230, A260/280 ratios), concentration, and integrity (RIN) were assessed. Real-time polymerase chain reaction was conducted on all samples, and small RNA libraries were prepared from solid mass samples. RESULTS RNA was successfully extracted from 29/34 (85%) EUS-FNA samples: 100% pancreatic adenocarcinoma samples, 100% chronic pancreatitis samples, 70% pancreatic fluid cyst samples, and 50% TTNB samples. The relative expression of GAPDH and HPRT were obtained for all successfully extracted RNA samples (n = 29) including low-quality RNA specimens. Low concentration and nonoptimal RIN values (no less than 3) of RNA extracted from EUS-FNA samples did not prevent NGS library preparation. The suitability of cyst fluid samples for RNA profiling varied. The quality of RNA extracted from mucinous cyst fluid had a median RIN of 7.7 (5.0-8.2), which was compatible with that from solid neoplasms [6.2 (0-7.8)], whereas the quality of the RNA extracted from all fluids of serous cystic neoplasms and TTNB samples had a RIN of 0. CONCLUSION The results demonstrate the high potential of EUS-FNA material for RNA profiling of various pancreatic lesions, including low-quality RNA specimens.
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- Research Laboratory of Molecular and Cellular Modeling and Gene Therapy, Almazov Medical Research Centre, Saint-Petersburg 197341, Russia
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- Head of Russian Neurosurgical Institute Named after Prof. A. L. Polenova, Russian Neurosurgical Institute Named after Prof. A. L. Polenova, Saint-Petersburg 191014, Russia
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- Head of Institute of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Almazov National Medical Research Centre, Saint-Petersburg 197341, Russia
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- Research Laboratory of Autoimmune and Autoinflammatory Diseases, Almazov National Medical Research Centre, Saint-Petersburg 197341, Russia
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Seyfedinova SS, Freylikhman OA, Sokolnikova PS, Samochernykh KA, Kostareva AA, Kalinina OV, Solonitsyn EG. Fine-needle aspiration technique under endoscopic ultrasound guidance: A technical approach for RNA profiling of pancreatic neoplasms. World J Gastrointest Oncol 2024; 16:2651-2660. [DOI: 10.4251/wjgo.v16.i6.2651] [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: 12/26/2023] [Revised: 02/18/2024] [Accepted: 04/07/2024] [Indexed: 06/13/2024] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Early diagnosis of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) has been a longstanding challenge. The prognosis of patients with PDAC depends on the stage at diagnosis. It is necessary to identify biomarkers for the detection and differentiation of pancreatic tumors and optimize PDAC sample preparation procedures for DNA and RNA analysis. Most molecular studies are done using paraffin-embedded blocks; however, the integrity of DNA and RNA is often compromised in this format. Moreover, RNA isolated from human pancreatic tissue samples is generally of low quality, in part, because of the high concentration of endogenous pancreatic RNAse activity present.
AIM To assess the potential of endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration (EUS-FNA) to obtain specimens from pancreatic neoplasms for subsequent RNA molecular profiling, including next-generation sequencing (NGS).
METHODS Thirty-four EUS-FNA samples were included in this study: PDAC (n = 15), chronic pancreatitis (n = 5), pancreatic cysts (n = 14), mucinous cysts (mucinous cystic neoplasia/intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasia) n = 7, serous cystic neoplasms n = 5, and pseudocysts n = 2. Cyst material consisted of cyst fluid and cyst wall samples obtained by through-the-needle biopsy (TTNB). Samples were stored at -80 °C until analysis. RNA purity (A260/230, A260/280 ratios), concentration, and integrity (RIN) were assessed. Real-time polymerase chain reaction was conducted on all samples, and small RNA libraries were prepared from solid mass samples.
RESULTS RNA was successfully extracted from 29/34 (85%) EUS-FNA samples: 100% pancreatic adenocarcinoma samples, 100% chronic pancreatitis samples, 70% pancreatic fluid cyst samples, and 50% TTNB samples. The relative expression of GAPDH and HPRT were obtained for all successfully extracted RNA samples (n = 29) including low-quality RNA specimens. Low concentration and nonoptimal RIN values (no less than 3) of RNA extracted from EUS-FNA samples did not prevent NGS library preparation. The suitability of cyst fluid samples for RNA profiling varied. The quality of RNA extracted from mucinous cyst fluid had a median RIN of 7.7 (5.0-8.2), which was compatible with that from solid neoplasms [6.2 (0-7.8)], whereas the quality of the RNA extracted from all fluids of serous cystic neoplasms and TTNB samples had a RIN of 0.
CONCLUSION The results demonstrate the high potential of EUS-FNA material for RNA profiling of various pancreatic lesions, including low-quality RNA specimens.
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- Research Laboratory of Molecular and Cellular Modeling and Gene Therapy, Almazov Medical Research Centre, Saint-Petersburg 197341, Russia
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- Head of Russian Neurosurgical Institute Named after Prof. A. L. Polenova, Russian Neurosurgical Institute Named after Prof. A. L. Polenova, Saint-Petersburg 191014, Russia
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- Head of Institute of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Almazov National Medical Research Centre, Saint-Petersburg 197341, Russia
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- Research Laboratory of Autoimmune and Autoinflammatory Diseases, Almazov National Medical Research Centre, Saint-Petersburg 197341, Russia
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Coban S, Zahid KS, Brugge WR. The future of EUS. ENDOSCOPIC ULTRASONOGRAPHY 2024:287-293. [DOI: 10.1002/9781119697893.ch31] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2025]
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Ohno E, Balduzzi A, Hijioka S, De Pastena M, Marchegiani G, Kato H, Takenaka M, Haba S, Salvia R. Association of high-risk stigmata and worrisome features with advanced neoplasia in intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms (IPMN): A systematic review. Pancreatology 2024; 24:48-61. [PMID: 38161091 DOI: 10.1016/j.pan.2023.12.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2023] [Revised: 11/24/2023] [Accepted: 12/03/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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BACKGROUND This systematic review aimed to assess the diagnostic accuracy of the International Consensus Fukuoka Guidelines (ICG2017) in identifying high-risk lesions of Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Neoplasms (IPMNs). METHODS The ICG2017 revision committee conducted a comprehensive literature review to establish evidence-based statements on IPMNs. The review focused on articles examining the diagnostic value of imaging features (e.g., cyst or main pancreatic duct diameter), clinical symptoms associated with IPMN, and serum biomarkers. Five clinical questions regarding high-risk stigmata (HRS) and worrisome features (WF) in the ICG2017 guidelines were addressed. RESULTS A total of 210 articles were reviewed. The findings revealed a significant association between the presence of mural nodules ≥5 mm in diameter or solid components with contrast enhancement and the diagnosis of high-grade dysplasia or invasive carcinoma. Contrast-enhanced diagnostic tools, such as CT, MRI, or EUS, demonstrated the highest prediction rate and were recommended. Positive cytology was identified as an HRS, while symptoms like acute pancreatitis and cyst diameter growth ≥2.5 mm per year were considered WFs. The use of nomograms and multiple diagnostic factors was recommended for optimal IPMN management. CONCLUSIONS This systematic review provides evidence supporting the improved diagnostic accuracy of ICG2017 in identifying high-risk lesions of IPMN. The multidisciplinary incorporation of HRS and WF based on imaging findings and clinical symptoms is crucial. These findings should inform the revision of ICG2017, enhancing the evaluation and management of IPMN patients. By implementing these recommendations, clinicians can make more informed decisions, leading to better diagnosis and treatment outcomes for high-risk IPMN cases.
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- Eizaburo Ohno
- Fujita Health University, Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Japan; Nagoya University Hospital, Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Japan
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- The Pancreas Institute Verona, Unit of General and Pancreatic Surgery Department of Surgery, Dentistry, Paediatrics and Gynaecology University of Verona, Italy
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- National Cancer Center Hospital, Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Oncology, Japan
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- The Pancreas Institute Verona, Unit of General and Pancreatic Surgery Department of Surgery, Dentistry, Paediatrics and Gynaecology University of Verona, Italy
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- Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery and Liver Transplantation Unit, Department of Surgical, Oncological and Gastroenterological Sciences (DISCOG), University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Okayama University Hospital, Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Japan
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- Kindai University, Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Japan
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- Aichi Cancer Center Hospital, Department of Gastroenterology, Japan
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- The Pancreas Institute Verona, Unit of General and Pancreatic Surgery Department of Surgery, Dentistry, Paediatrics and Gynaecology University of Verona, Italy.
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Umar H, Mahnur H, Brooke G, Amitabh C. Management of Cystic Neoplasms of the Pancreas. GASTROINTESTINAL ONCOLOGY ‐ A CRITICAL MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM APPROACH 2E 2024:438-454. [DOI: 10.1002/9781119756422.ch22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2025]
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Rogowska JO, Durko Ł, Malecka-Wojciesko E. The Latest Advancements in Diagnostic Role of Endosonography of Pancreatic Lesions. J Clin Med 2023; 12:4630. [PMID: 37510744 PMCID: PMC10380545 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12144630] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2023] [Revised: 06/29/2023] [Accepted: 07/05/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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Endosonography, a minimally invasive imaging technique, has revolutionized the diagnosis and management of pancreatic diseases. This comprehensive review highlights the latest advancements in endosonography of the pancreas, focusing on key technological developments, procedural techniques, clinical applications and additional techniques, which include real-time elastography endoscopic ultrasound, contrast-enhanced-EUS, EUS-guided fine-needle aspiration or EUS-guided fine-needle biopsy. EUS is well established for T-staging and N-staging of pancreaticobiliary malignancies, for pancreatic cyst discovery, for identifying subepithelial lesions (SEL), for differentiation of benign pancreaticobiliary disorders or for acquisition of tissue by EUS-guided fine-needle aspiration or EUS-guided fine-needle biopsy. This review briefly describes principles and application of EUS and its related techniques.
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- Department of Digestive Tract Diseases, Medical University of Lodz, 90-647 Lodz, Poland
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- Department of Digestive Tract Diseases, Medical University of Lodz, 90-647 Lodz, Poland
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Koehler B, Ryoo DY, Krishna SG. A Review of Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Chemoablative Techniques for Pancreatic Cystic Lesions. Diagnostics (Basel) 2023; 13:344. [PMID: 36766449 PMCID: PMC9914819 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics13030344] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2022] [Revised: 01/10/2023] [Accepted: 01/13/2023] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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Pancreatic cystic lesions (PCLs) are known precursors to pancreatic cancer, one of the deadliest types of cancer worldwide. Surgical removal or pancreatectomies remain the central approach to managing precancerous high-risk PCLs. Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)-guided therapeutic management of PCLs is a novel management strategy for patients with prohibitive surgical risks. Various ablation techniques have been explored in previous studies utilizing EUS-guided fine needle injection (FNI) of alcohol and chemotherapeutic agents. This review article focuses on EUS-FNI and chemoablation, encompassing the evolution of chemoablation, pancreatic cyst selection, chemotherapy drug selection, including novel agents, and a discussion of its safety and efficacy.
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- Bryn Koehler
- Department of Internal Medicine, Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH 43210, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH 43210, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH 43210, USA
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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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Robles-Medranda C, Olmos JI, Puga-Tejada M, Oleas R, Baquerizo-Burgos J, Arevalo-Mora M, Del Valle Zavala R, Nebel JA, Calle Loffredo D, Pitanga-Lukashok H. Endoscopic ultrasound-guided through-the-needle microforceps biopsy and needle-based confocal laser-endomicroscopy increase detection of potentially malignant pancreatic cystic lesions: A single-center study. World J Gastrointest Endosc 2022; 14:129-141. [PMID: 35432747 PMCID: PMC8984536 DOI: 10.4253/wjge.v14.i3.129] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2021] [Revised: 12/15/2021] [Accepted: 02/27/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Currently, there is insufficient data about the accuracy in the diagnosing of pancreatic cystic lesions (PCLs), especially with novel endoscopic techniques such as with direct intracystic micro-forceps biopsy (mFB) and needle-based confocal laser-endomicroscopy (nCLE).
AIM To compare the accuracy of endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) and associated techniques for the detection of potentially malignant PCLs: EUS-guided fine needle aspiration (EUS-FNA), contrast-enhanced EUS (CE-EUS), EUS-guided fiberoptic probe cystoscopy (cystoscopy), mFB, and nCLE.
METHODS This was a single-center, retrospective study. We identified patients who had undergone EUS, with or without additional diagnostic techniques, and had been diagnosed with PCLs. We determined agreement among malignancy after 24-mo follow-up findings with detection of potentially malignant PCLs via the EUS-guided techniques and/or EUS-guided biopsy when available (EUS malignancy detection).
RESULTS A total of 129 patients were included, with EUS performed alone in 47/129. In 82/129 patients, EUS procedures were performed with additional EUS-FNA (21/82), CE-EUS (20/82), cystoscopy (27/82), mFB (36/82), nCLE (44/82). Agreement between EUS malignancy detection and the 24-mo follow-up findings was higher when associated with additional diagnostic techniques than EUS alone [62/82 (75.6%) vs 8/47 (17%); OR 4.35, 95%CI: 2.70-7.37; P < 0.001]. The highest malignancy detection accuracy was reached when nCLE and direct intracystic mFB were both performed, with a sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, negative predictive value and observed agreement of 100%, 89.4%, 77.8%, 100% and 92.3%, respectively (P < 0.001 compared with EUS-alone).
CONCLUSION The combined use of EUS-guided mFB and nCLE improves detection of potentially malignant PCLs compared with EUS-alone, EUS-FNA, CE-EUS or cystoscopy.
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- Carlos Robles-Medranda
- Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Division, Instituto Ecuatoriano de Enfermedades Digestivas, Guayaquil 090505, Ecuador
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- Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Division, Instituto Ecuatoriano de Enfermedades Digestivas, Guayaquil 090505, Ecuador
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- Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Division, Instituto Ecuatoriano de Enfermedades Digestivas, Guayaquil 090505, Ecuador
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- Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Division, Instituto Ecuatoriano de Enfermedades Digestivas, Guayaquil 090505, Ecuador
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- Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Division, Instituto Ecuatoriano de Enfermedades Digestivas, Guayaquil 090505, Ecuador
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- Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Division, Instituto Ecuatoriano de Enfermedades Digestivas, Guayaquil 090505, Ecuador
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- Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Division, Instituto Ecuatoriano de Enfermedades Digestivas, Guayaquil 090505, Ecuador
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- Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Division, Instituto Ecuatoriano de Enfermedades Digestivas, Guayaquil 090505, Ecuador
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- Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Division, Instituto Ecuatoriano de Enfermedades Digestivas, Guayaquil 090505, Ecuador
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- Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Division, Instituto Ecuatoriano de Enfermedades Digestivas, Guayaquil 090505, Ecuador
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Robles-Medranda C, Olmos JI, Puga-Tejada M, Oleas R, Baquerizo-Burgos J, Arevalo-Mora M, Del ValleZavala R, Nebel JA, Calle Loffredo D, Pitanga-Lukashok H. Endoscopic ultrasound-guided through-the-needle microforceps biopsy and needle-based confocal laser-endomicroscopy increase detection of potentially malignant pancreatic cystic lesions: A single-center study. World J Gastrointest Endosc 2022; 14:130-142. [DOI: 10.4253/wjge.v14.i3.130] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Currently, there is insufficient data about the accuracy in the diagnosing of pancreatic cystic lesions (PCLs), especially with novel endoscopic techniques such as with direct intracystic micro-forceps biopsy (mFB) and needle-based confocal laser-endomicroscopy (nCLE).
AIM To compare the accuracy of endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) and associated techniques for the detection of potentially malignant PCLs: EUS-guided fine needle aspiration (EUS-FNA), contrast-enhanced EUS (CE-EUS), EUS-guided fiberoptic probe cystoscopy (cystoscopy), mFB, and nCLE.
METHODS This was a single-center, retrospective study. We identified patients who had undergone EUS, with or without additional diagnostic techniques, and had been diagnosed with PCLs. We determined agreement among malignancy after 24-mo follow-up findings with detection of potentially malignant PCLs via the EUS-guided techniques and/or EUS-guided biopsy when available (EUS malignancy detection).
RESULTS A total of 129 patients were included, with EUS performed alone in 47/129. In 82/129 patients, EUS procedures were performed with additional EUS-FNA (21/82), CE-EUS (20/82), cystoscopy (27/82), mFB (36/82), nCLE (44/82). Agreement between EUS malignancy detection and the 24-mo follow-up findings was higher when associated with additional diagnostic techniques than EUS alone [62/82 (75.6%) vs 8/47 (17%); OR 4.35, 95%CI: 2.70-7.37; P < 0.001]. The highest malignancy detection accuracy was reached when nCLE and direct intracystic mFB were both performed, with a sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, negative predictive value and observed agreement of 100%, 89.4%, 77.8%, 100% and 92.3%, respectively (P < 0.001 compared with EUS-alone).
CONCLUSION The combined use of EUS-guided mFB and nCLE improves detection of potentially malignant PCLs compared with EUS-alone, EUS-FNA, CE-EUS or cystoscopy.
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- Carlos Robles-Medranda
- Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Division, Instituto Ecuatoriano de Enfermedades Digestivas, Guayaquil 090505, Ecuador
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- Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Division, Instituto Ecuatoriano de Enfermedades Digestivas, Guayaquil 090505, Ecuador
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- Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Division, Instituto Ecuatoriano de Enfermedades Digestivas, Guayaquil 090505, Ecuador
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- Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Division, Instituto Ecuatoriano de Enfermedades Digestivas, Guayaquil 090505, Ecuador
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- Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Division, Instituto Ecuatoriano de Enfermedades Digestivas, Guayaquil 090505, Ecuador
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- Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Division, Instituto Ecuatoriano de Enfermedades Digestivas, Guayaquil 090505, Ecuador
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- Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Division, Instituto Ecuatoriano de Enfermedades Digestivas, Guayaquil 090505, Ecuador
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- Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Division, Instituto Ecuatoriano de Enfermedades Digestivas, Guayaquil 090505, Ecuador
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- Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Division, Instituto Ecuatoriano de Enfermedades Digestivas, Guayaquil 090505, Ecuador
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- Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Division, Instituto Ecuatoriano de Enfermedades Digestivas, Guayaquil 090505, Ecuador
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Ardeshna DR, Cao T, Rodgers B, Onongaya C, Jones D, Chen W, Koay EJ, Krishna SG. Recent advances in the diagnostic evaluation of pancreatic cystic lesions. World J Gastroenterol 2022; 28:624-634. [PMID: 35317424 PMCID: PMC8900547 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v28.i6.624] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2021] [Revised: 07/30/2021] [Accepted: 01/19/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
Abstract
Pancreatic cystic lesions (PCLs) are becoming more prevalent due to more frequent abdominal imaging and the increasing age of the general population. It has become crucial to identify these PCLs and subsequently risk stratify them to guide management. Given the high morbidity associated with pancreatic surgery, only those PCLs at high risk for malignancy should undergo such treatment. However, current diagnostic testing is suboptimal at accurately diagnosing and risk stratifying PCLs. Therefore, research has focused on developing new techniques for differentiating mucinous from non-mucinous PCLs and identifying high risk lesions for malignancy. Cross sectional imaging radiomics can potentially improve the predictive accuracy of primary risk stratification of PCLs at the time of detection to guide invasive testing. While cyst fluid glucose has reemerged as a potential biomarker, cyst fluid molecular markers have improved accuracy for identifying specific types of PCLs. Endoscopic ultrasound guided approaches such as confocal laser endomicroscopy and through the needle microforceps biopsy have shown a good correlation with histopathological findings and are evolving techniques for identifying and risk stratifying PCLs. While most of these recent diagnostics are only practiced at selective tertiary care centers, they hold a promise that management of PCLs will only get better in the future.
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- Devarshi R Ardeshna
- Department of Internal Medicine, Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH 43210, United States
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- College of Medicine, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210, United States
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- College of Medicine, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210, United States
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH 43210, United States
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- James Molecular Laboratory, Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH 43210, United States
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- Department of Pathology, Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH 43210, United States
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- Department of GI Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson, Houston, TX77030, United States
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH 43210, United States
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Nishith N, Rao RN, Rai P. Cytologic Categorization with Risk Stratification of Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Aspiration from Pancreatic Lesions Based on Guidelines of the Papanicolaou Society of Cytopathology: 12-Year Tertiary Care Experience. Discoveries (Craiova) 2021; 9:e134. [PMID: 34816002 PMCID: PMC8605790 DOI: 10.15190/d.2021.13] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2021] [Revised: 07/20/2021] [Accepted: 07/21/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Pancreatic malignancy is an important cause of cancer mortality worldwide. Endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration (EUS-FNA) plays a crucial role in the pre-operative diagnosis of pancreatic lesions. In this study, we have analyzed the cytological spectrum of pancreatic lesions in the Indian population over 12 years, categorized them according to the Papanicolaou Society of Cytopathology System for Reporting Pancreaticobiliary Cytology (PSCPC), and assessed the risk of malignancy (ROM) for each of the categories. METHODS: A computerized data search from January 2008 to December 2019 revealed 581 pancreatic EUS-FNA samples, among which surgical follow-up was available for 73 cases. All cytological specimens were reviewed and prospectively classified into one of the six diagnostic categories proposed by the PSCPC. Subsequently, a cytohistological correlation was performed and the ROM was calculated for each category. RESULTS: The cytologic diagnoses included 50 nondiagnostic (category I), 175 negative for malignancy (category II), 19 atypical (category III), 27 neoplastic:benign (category IVA), 30 neoplastic:other (category IVB), 26 suspicious (category V), and 254 malignant (category VI) cases. ROM for non-diagnostic aspirates, nonneoplastic benign specimens, atypical cases, neoplastic:benign, neoplastic:other, suspicious for malignancy, and the malignant category was 16.7%, 7.1%, 33.3%, 0.0%, 20.0%, 100%, and 78.6%, respectively. CONCLUSION: We document an increased risk of malignancy from category I to category VI of the PSCPC. The malignancy risk for category VI (malignant) was statistically significant in our study but was lower in comparison to the values reported by other authors. Nonetheless, such an approach would establish transparent communication between the pathologist and the clinician, as well as aid the clinician in decision making, particularly in intermediate categories.
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- Nilay Nishith
- Department of Pathology, Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, UP, India
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- Department of Pathology, Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, UP, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, UP, India
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Barutcuoglu B, Oruc N, Ak G, Kucukokudan S, Aydın A, Nart D, Harman M. Co-analysis of pancreatic cyst fluid carcinoembryonic antigen and glucose with novel cut-off levels better distinguishes between mucinous and non-mucinous neoplastic pancreatic cystic lesions. Ann Clin Biochem 2021; 59:125-133. [PMID: 34719238 DOI: 10.1177/00045632211053998] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND Pancreatic cyst fluid analysis plays an important role in distinguishing between mucinous and non-mucinous cyst lesions. We aimed to compare the diagnostic performances of cyst fluid carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA), CA 19-9, and glucose in differentiating mucinous from non-mucinous neoplastic pancreatic cystic lesions (PCLs) and determine the best cut-off levels. METHODS Patients' data were evaluated retrospectively. 102 patients' PCLs were grouped as non-neoplastic (n = 25), non-mucinous neoplastic (n = 20), mucinous neoplastic (n = 47) and pancreatic adenocarcinomas with cystic degeneration (n = 10); and CEA, CA 19-9, and glucose levels were compared. Receiver-operating characteristic analysis was performed, and the ideal cut-off values were determined. RESULTS Cyst fluid CEA and CA 19-9, levels were significantly higher (P < 0.001, P < 0.001, respectively) and glucose levels were significantly lower (P = 0.001) in mucinous than in non-mucinous neoplastic PCLs. Area under curve with 95% confidence interval of CEA, glucose and CEA and glucose test combination was 0.939 (95% CI = 0.885-0.993, P = 0.001), 0.809 (95% CI = 0.695-0.924, P < 0.001) and 0.937 (95% CI = 0.879-0.995), respectively. CEA cut-offs to rule-in and rule-out mucinous neoplastic were 135.1 ng/mL (sensitivity = 62%, specificity = 94.7%) and 6.12 ng/mL (sensitivity = 94.1%, specificity = 80.4%), respectively. Glucose cut-off of 2.8 mmol/L was chosen both to rule-in and rule-out mucinous neoplastic PCLs (sensitivity = 78%, specificity = 80%). Co-analysis of CEA and glucose to distinguish mucinous from non-mucinous neoplastic PCLs had sensitivity = 87.8%, specificity = 93.3%, and diagnostic accuracy = 89.3%. CONCLUSIONS We concluded that co-analysis of cyst fluid CEA (cut-off = 135.1 ng/mL) and glucose (cut-off = 2.8 mmol/L) at novel cut-offs had the best testing performance to rule-in mucinous neoplastic PCLs. To rule-out mucinous PCLs co-analysis of CEA (cut-off = 6.12 ng/mL) and glucose (cut-off = 2.8 mmol/L) added value to prediction.
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- Burcu Barutcuoglu
- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, 60521Ege University, Faculty of Medicine, Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Gastroenterology, 60521Ege University, Faculty of Medicine, Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, 60521Ege University, Faculty of Medicine, Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, 60521Ege University, Faculty of Medicine, Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Gastroenterology, 60521Ege University, Faculty of Medicine, Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Pathology, 60521Ege University, Faculty of Medicine, Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Radiology, 60521Ege University, Faculty of Medicine, Izmir, Turkey
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Saghir SM, Dhindsa BS, Daid SGS, Mashiana HS, Dhaliwal A, Cross C, Singh S, Bhat I, Ohning GV, Adler DG. Efficacy of EUS-guided needle-based confocal laser endomicroscopy in the diagnosis of pancreatic lesions: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Endosc Ultrasound 2021:310489. [PMID: 33666181 PMCID: PMC9526094 DOI: 10.4103/eus-d-20-00122] [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: 11/16/2022] Open
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Background and Objectives: Needle-based confocal laser endomicroscopy (nCLE) is a procedure in which an AQ-Flex nCLE mini-probe is passed through an EUS-FNA needle into a pancreatic lesion to enable subsurface in vivo tissue analysis. In this study, we conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of nCLE for the diagnosis of pancreatic lesions. Materials and Methods: We conducted a comprehensive search of several databases and conference proceedings, including PubMed, EMBASE, Google-Scholar, MEDLINE, SCOPUS, and Web of Science databases (earliest inception to March 2020). The primary outcomes assessed the pooled rate of diagnostic accuracy for nCLE and the secondary outcomes assessed the pooled rate of sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value (PPV), negative predictive value (NPV), and adverse events (AE) of nCLE to diagnose premalignant/malignant pancreatic lesions. Results: Eleven studies on 443 patients were included in our analysis. The pooled rate of diagnostic accuracy of EUS nCLE was 83% (95 confidence interval [CI] = 79–87; I2 = 0). The pooled rate of sensitivity, specificity, PPV and NPV of EUS nCLE was 85.29% (95% CI = 76.9–93.68; I2 = 85%), 90.49% (95% CI = 82.24–98.74; I2 = 64%), 94.15% (95% CI = 88.55–99.76; I2 = 68%), and 73.44% (95% CI = 60.16–86.72; I2 = 93%), respectively. The total AE rate was 5.41% (±5.92) with postprocedure pancreatitis being the most common AE at 2.28% (±3.73). Conclusion: In summary, this study highlights the rate of diagnostic accuracy, sensitivity, specificity, and PPV for distinguishing premalignant/malignant lesions. Pancreatic lesions need to be further defined with more validation studies to characterize CLE diagnosis criteria and to evaluate its use as an adjunct to EUS-FNA.
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- Syed Mohsin Saghir
- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Nevada Las Vegas School of Medicine, Las Vegas, NV, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Nevada Las Vegas School of Medicine, Las Vegas, NV, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, USA
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- Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, NV, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, USA
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Nevada Las Vegas School of Medicine, Las Vegas, NV, USA
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- Huntsman Cancer Center, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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Ozretić L, Simonović AV, Rathbone ML, Young MPA, Perez-Machado MA. The benefits of the Papanicolaou Society of Cytopathology System for reporting pancreatobiliary cytology: A 2-year review from a single academic institution. Cytopathology 2021; 32:227-232. [PMID: 33415845 DOI: 10.1111/cyt.12949] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2020] [Revised: 09/26/2020] [Accepted: 12/03/2020] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration (EUS-FNA) is an essential tool in the diagnosis of pancreatic lesions. The aim of this study was to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of cytology from EUS-FNA, to correlate the results with the corresponding histopathological diagnoses and to analyse the impact of retrospective assignment of the Papanicolaou Society of Cytopathology (PSC) reporting system categories. METHODS All pancreatic FNA specimens reported at the Royal Free Hospital during a 2-year period were retrospectively collected and assigned to the PSC system categories. Any available corresponding histological samples were assessed for concordance. RESULTS In total, 236 cytology specimens from 223 patients were identified, of which 108 (45.8%) had corresponding histology samples. The main reason for cyto-histological discrepancy was sampling error. Interpretive error was identified in one case. Overall, sensitivity was 92.5%, specificity was 100%, diagnostic accuracy of cytology was 95%, false-positive rate was 0% and false-negative rate was 7.5%. The implementation of the new reporting system reduced the number of cases in the atypical category. All cases previously categorised as suspicious or malignant remained in the same category. CONCLUSIONS EUS-FNA is an accurate method for evaluating pancreatobiliary lesions. The implementation of the Papanicolaou Society of Cytopathology diagnostic system enhances standardisation of the reporting terminology and reduces the number of samples in the non-standardised and equivocal atypical category.
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- Luka Ozretić
- Department of Cellular Pathology, Royal Free Hospital, London, UK
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- Department of Cellular Pathology, Royal Free Hospital, London, UK
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Faias S, Cravo M, Pereira da Silva J, Chaves P, Dias Pereira A. Endoscopic ultrasound with fine needle aspiration is useful in pancreatic cysts smaller than 3 cm. BMC Gastroenterol 2020; 20:413. [PMID: 33297971 PMCID: PMC7727209 DOI: 10.1186/s12876-020-01565-9] [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: 03/31/2020] [Accepted: 11/30/2020] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Background In current guidelines, endoscopic ultrasound with fine-needle aspiration (EUS-FNA) is recommended in pancreatic cystic lesions (PCLs) with worrisome features (size ≥ 3 cm, mural nodule, or Wirsung dilation).
Objective To evaluate the diagnostic ability and assess the accuracy of EUS-FNA in PCLs smaller than 3 cm. Methods Retrospective study of PCLs < 3 cm (2007–2016) undergoing EUS-FNA. Clinical, EUS and pancreatic cystic fluid (PCF) data were prospectively registered. Performance of EUS-FNA with PCF analysis for the detection of malignancy and accuracy in surgical cohort were analyzed.
Results We evaluated 115 patients with PCLs < 3 cm who underwent EUS-FNA. 19 patients underwent surgery, 7 had malignant, 8 pre-malignant, and the remaining 4 benign lesions. Mass/mural nodule was present in 27% of the cysts, CEA level was higher than 192 ng/mL in 39.4% of patients, and only 35% of cytologic samples were informative. Nevertheless, additional FNA for PCF analysis improved the diagnostic performance of EUS imaging—AUC = 0.80 versus AUC = 60. Conclusion EUS-FNA has good accuracy in PCLs < 3 cm. It confirmed malignancy even in lesions without worrisome features (nodule/mass), with two in every five resections showing high-risk/malignant lesions. EUS-FNA was also useful to diagnose benign cysts, possibly allowing surveillance to be stopped in one in every five patients.
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- Sandra Faias
- Gastroenterology Department, Instituto Português de Oncologia de Lisboa Francisco Gentil EPE, Rua Prof Lima Basto, 1099-023, Lisbon, Portugal. .,Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Beira Interior, Covilhã, Portugal.
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- Gastroenterology Department, Hospital Beatriz Ângelo, Av. Carlos Teixeira, 3, 2670-000, Loures, Portugal.,Faculty of Medicine, University of Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Gastroenterology Department, Instituto Português de Oncologia de Lisboa Francisco Gentil EPE, Rua Prof Lima Basto, 1099-023, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Beira Interior, Covilhã, Portugal.,Pathology Department, Instituto Português de Oncologia de Lisboa Francisco Gentil EPE, Rua Prof Lima Basto, 1099-023, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Gastroenterology Department, Instituto Português de Oncologia de Lisboa Francisco Gentil EPE, Rua Prof Lima Basto, 1099-023, Lisbon, Portugal
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Tacelli M, Celsa C, Magro B, Barchiesi M, Barresi L, Capurso G, Arcidiacono PG, Cammà C, Crinò SF. Diagnostic performance of endoscopic ultrasound through-the-needle microforceps biopsy of pancreatic cystic lesions: Systematic review with meta-analysis. Dig Endosc 2020; 32:1018-1030. [PMID: 31912580 DOI: 10.1111/den.13626] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2019] [Revised: 12/24/2019] [Accepted: 01/06/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Endoscopic ultrasound through-the-needle biopsy (EUS-TTNB) is a useful tool for differential diagnosis among pancreatic cystic lesions (PCLs). Cystic fluid cytology (CFC) is recommended by guidelines, but its diagnostic accuracy is about 50%. The aim of this meta-analysis is to assess the clinical impact of EUS-TTNB in terms of technical success (TS), histological accuracy (HA) and diagnostic yield (DY). METHODS Original studies in English language on EUS-TTNB were searched in MEDLINE and EMBASE until October 2019. Diagnostic accuracy of EUS-TTNB for identification of mucinous PCLs was calculated using individual diagnostic data of patients who underwent CFC and surgery. RESULTS Nine studies, including 454 patients who underwent EUS-TTNB, met the inclusion criteria for the meta-analysis. TS and HA of EUS-TTNB were, respectively, 98.5% (95% Confidence Interval [CI] 97.3%-99.6%) and 86.7% (95%CI 80.1-93.4). DY was 69.5% (95%CI 59.2-79.7) for EUS-TTNB and 28.7% (95%CI 15.7-41.6) for CFC. Heterogeneity persisted significantly high in most of subgroup analyses. In the multivariate meta-regression, cyst size was independently associated with higher DY. Sensitivity and specificity for mucinous PCLs were 88.6 and 94.7% for EUS-TTNB, and 40 and 100% for CFC. Adverse events rate was 8.6% (95%CI 4.0-13.1). CONCLUSIONS This meta-analysis shows that EUS-TTNB is a feasible technique that allows a high rate of adequate specimens to be obtained for histology; in about two-thirds of patients a specific histotype diagnosis could be assessed. The number of adverse events is slightly higher respect to standard EUS-FNA, but complications are very rarely severe.
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- Matteo Tacelli
- Section of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Dipartimento di Promozione della Salute, Materno Infantile, Medicina Interna e Specialistica di Eccellenza (PROMISE), University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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- Section of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Dipartimento di Promozione della Salute, Materno Infantile, Medicina Interna e Specialistica di Eccellenza (PROMISE), University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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- Section of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Dipartimento di Promozione della Salute, Materno Infantile, Medicina Interna e Specialistica di Eccellenza (PROMISE), University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Internal Medicine, ASST FBF-Sacco, Milan, Italy
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- Endoscopy Service, Department of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services, IRCCS-ISMETT (Mediterranean Institute for Transplantation and Highly Specialized Therapies), Palermo, Italy
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- Pancreato-biliary Endoscopy and EUS Division, Pancreas Translational and Clinical Research Center, San Raffaele Scientific Institute IRCCS, Milan, Italy
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- Pancreato-biliary Endoscopy and EUS Division, Pancreas Translational and Clinical Research Center, San Raffaele Scientific Institute IRCCS, Milan, Italy
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- Section of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Dipartimento di Promozione della Salute, Materno Infantile, Medicina Interna e Specialistica di Eccellenza (PROMISE), University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy Unit, The Pancreas Institute, G.B. Rossi University Hospital, Verona, Italy
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Faias S, Pereira L, Fonseca R, Chaves P, Dias Pereira A, Cravo M. A second endoscopic ultrasound with fine-needle aspiration for cytology identifies high-risk pancreatic cysts overlooked by current guidelines. Diagn Cytopathol 2020; 49:109-118. [PMID: 32960508 DOI: 10.1002/dc.24607] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2020] [Revised: 07/22/2020] [Accepted: 08/17/2020] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Endoscopic ultrasound with fine-needle aspiration (EUS-FNA) is recommended for diagnosis of pancreatic cystic lesions (PCLs). Its role in surveillance is unclear. Our goal was to determine if a second EUS-FNA changes diagnosis or management of PCLs. METHODS A retrospective analysis of an EUS database, searching for EUS-FNAs in PCLs from 2007 to 2017 was performed. Demographics, cyst characteristics, and FNA results were compared in patients under surveillance, performing a single or two consecutive EUS-FNAs. RESULTS Of 203 PCLs referred for EUS-FNA, surveillance was decided in 128 (63%). Data of 105 (82%) patients with a single EUS-FNA were compared with 23 (18%) with two EUS-FNAs during surveillance. Patients were younger in this latter group (P = .055), whereas CEA levels were marginally higher (P = .078) and a mass/nodule were more frequent (P = .006). The mean time between EUS-FNAs was 38 months (4.7-118.8) for 18 patients maintaining surveillance vs 18 months (2.9-56.9) in the four referred for surgery (P = NS) after two EUS-FNAs (two NETs, one IPMN-HGD, and one MCN-LG). A high correlation in CEA level between consecutive EUS-FNAs (r2 = 0.945, P < .01) was present, with a change of category observed (cut-off level = 192 ng/mL) in two patients only. Of four patients with a second EUS-FNA with conclusive cytology, two had NETs confirmed on resection. CONCLUSIONS Repeating EUS-FNA in surveillance of PCLs with clinical suspicion of malignancy increased neoplasm diagnoses, changing decision toward surgery in almost 20% of patients while excluding IPMNs with mucin nodules from unnecessary resections. A second EUS-FNA for cytology appears justified in some PCLs, particularly for diagnosing NETs.
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- Sandra Faias
- Gastroenterology Department, Instituto Português de Oncologia de Lisboa Francisco Gentil, EPE, Lisbon, Portugal.,Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Beira Interior, Covilhã, Portugal
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- Center of Mathematics and Applications (CMA-UBI), University of Beira Interior, Covilhã, Portugal
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- Pathology Department, Instituto Português de Oncologia de Lisboa Francisco Gentil, EPE, Lisbon, Portugal.,Faculty of Medicine, University of Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Beira Interior, Covilhã, Portugal.,Pathology Department, Instituto Português de Oncologia de Lisboa Francisco Gentil, EPE, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Gastroenterology Department, Instituto Português de Oncologia de Lisboa Francisco Gentil, EPE, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal.,Gastroenterology Department, Hospital Beatriz Ângelo, Loures, Portugal
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Khoury T, Kadah A, Mari A, Sirhan B, Mahamid M, Sbeit W. The Utility of Endoscopic Ultrasound Fine Needle Aspiration in Pancreatic Cystic Lesions Diagnosis. Diagnostics (Basel) 2020; 10:507. [PMID: 32707780 PMCID: PMC7460058 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics10080507] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2020] [Revised: 07/14/2020] [Accepted: 07/21/2020] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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The yield of biochemical analysis of pancreatic cysts fluid obtained via fine needle aspiration (FNA) is limited. We aimed to assess whether biochemical cyst analysis correlates with the endoscopic ultra-sonographic (EUS) diagnosis. A retrospective study including patients who underwent EUS-FNA was performed. Agreement level between EUS diagnosis and biochemical analysis was reported. One-hundred-and-eleven patients were included. For cyst CEA level, 42.4% of patients with endoscopic diagnosis of pancreatic mucinous cystic neoplasm (intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm (IPMN) and mucinous cystic neoplasms (MCN)) had CEA level >192 ng/mL vs. 15.8% of patients who had another endoscopic diagnosis (chi square = 0.03) with poor agreement level (Kappa = 0.130). For the serous cystadenoma (SCA), the levels of amylase and CEA were defined as <250 unit/L and <5 ng/mL, respectively. Eight patients (57.1%) had amylase of <250 unit/L, while 42.9% had >250 unit/L (chi square = 0.007). The agreement level between EUS diagnosis of SCA and amylase level was poor (Kappa = 0.231). For cyst CEA level, 71.4% had CEA level <5 ng/mL vs. 28.6% who had CEA >5 ng/mL (chi square < 0.001) with fair agreement level (Kappa = 0.495). EUS-FNA for pancreatic cystic lesions poorly correlated with the EUS diagnosis. FNA should be considered in the setting of EUS worrisome findings.
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- Tawfik Khoury
- Department of Gastroenterology, Galilee Medical Center, Nahariya 22100, Israel; (A.K.); (B.S.); (W.S.)
- Faculty of Medicine in the Galilee, Bar-Ilan University, Safed 1311502, Israel
- Gastroenterology and Endoscopy United, The Nazareth Hospital, EMMS, Nazareth 16100, Israel;
- Faculty of medicine, Bar-Ilan University, Safed 1311502, Israel
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Galilee Medical Center, Nahariya 22100, Israel; (A.K.); (B.S.); (W.S.)
- Faculty of Medicine in the Galilee, Bar-Ilan University, Safed 1311502, Israel
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- Gastroenterology and Endoscopy United, The Nazareth Hospital, EMMS, Nazareth 16100, Israel;
- Faculty of medicine, Bar-Ilan University, Safed 1311502, Israel
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Galilee Medical Center, Nahariya 22100, Israel; (A.K.); (B.S.); (W.S.)
- Faculty of Medicine in the Galilee, Bar-Ilan University, Safed 1311502, Israel
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Shaare Zedek Medical Center, Jerusalem 9103102, Israel;
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Galilee Medical Center, Nahariya 22100, Israel; (A.K.); (B.S.); (W.S.)
- Faculty of Medicine in the Galilee, Bar-Ilan University, Safed 1311502, Israel
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Luk Y, She WH, Chow FCL, Ma KW, Tsang SHY, Dai WC, Cheung TT, Lo CM. Evaluation of Pancreatic Lesions With Endoscopic Ultrasound and Fine Needle Aspiration. Surg Innov 2020; 27:431-438. [PMID: 32476606 DOI: 10.1177/1553350620925321] [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: 12/29/2022]
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Background. Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) and fine-needle aspiration (FNA) are commonly used for assessing pancreatic lesions. This study aimed to evaluate the diagnostic yield and accuracy of endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration (EUS-FNA) in a single tertiary institution. Methods. Consecutive patients who underwent EUS-FNA of the pancreas at Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong, from January 2015 to March 2016 were retrospectively reviewed. Endoscopic findings and FNA results were analysed. For patients who subsequently underwent surgical resection of pancreatic lesion, EUS-FNA diagnoses were compared to histopathological findings of surgical specimens to determine its diagnostic accuracy. Results. One hundred twelve EUS-FNA were performed in 99 patients within the study time period and were included for analysis. Sixty-six (66.7%) pancreatic lesions were solid in nature and 33 (33.3%) were cystic. The overall diagnostic yield of EUS-FNA was 70.5% (n = 79). On multivariate analysis, more passes of needle were associated with a higher diagnostic yield (odds ratio = 2.000, P = .049). 57.1% (n = 64) of EUS-FNA results had an impact on management. Sixteen patients with diagnostic EUS-FNA subsequently underwent surgery for resection of the pancreatic lesion. Upon correlation to the histopathological findings of surgical specimens, there were 12 true-positive, 2 true-negative, 0 false-positive, and 2 false-negative cases. Sensitivity was 85.7%, specificity was 100%, positive predictive value was 100%, and negative predictive value was 50%. The diagnostic accuracy of EUS-FNA was 87.5%. Conclusion. EUS-FNA is accurate and reliable for diagnosing pancreatic lesions.
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- Yan Luk
- Department of Surgery, Queen Mary Hospital, 25809The University of Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Surgery, Queen Mary Hospital, 25809The University of Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Surgery, Queen Mary Hospital, 25809The University of Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Surgery, Queen Mary Hospital, 25809The University of Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Surgery, Queen Mary Hospital, 25809The University of Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Surgery, Queen Mary Hospital, 25809The University of Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Surgery, Queen Mary Hospital, 25809The University of Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Surgery, Queen Mary Hospital, 25809The University of Hong Kong, China
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Ko SH, Pyo JS, Son BK, Lee HY, Oh IW, Chung KH. Comparison between Conventional Smear and Liquid-Based Preparation in Endoscopic Ultrasonography-Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology of Pancreatic Lesions. Diagnostics (Basel) 2020; 10:diagnostics10050293. [PMID: 32397572 PMCID: PMC7277982 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics10050293] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2020] [Revised: 05/04/2020] [Accepted: 05/05/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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The present study aimed to compare the diagnostic accuracy between conventional smear (CS) and liquid-based preparation (LBP) in endoscopic ultrasonography-fine needle aspiration cytology (EUS-FNAC) of pancreatic lesions. Using 31 eligible studies, the diagnostic accuracy of cytologic examination in CS and LBP was evaluated through a conventional meta-analysis and diagnostic test accuracy review. Overall concordance rates were 82.8% (95% confidence interval [CI], 79.8–85.5%) and 94.0% (95% CI, 84.4–97.8%) in CS and LBP, respectively. CS with rapid on-site evaluation (ROSE) showed a higher concordance rate than CS without ROSE. In CS, the pooled sensitivity and specificity were 89.8% (95% CI, 85.2–93.1%) and 95.0% (95% CI, 90.0–97.6%), respectively. The diagnostic odds ratio (OR) and area under curve (AUC) of the summary receiver operating characteristic (SROC) curve were 90.32 (95% CI, 43.85–147.11) and 0.945, respectively. In LBP, the pooled sensitivity and specificity were 80.9% (95% CI, 69.7–88.7%) and 99.9% (95% CI, 1.5–100.0%), respectively. The diagnostic OR and AUC of the SROC curve were 57.21 (95% CI, 23.61–138.64) and 0.939, respectively. Higher concordance rates were found in CS with ROSE and LBP in EUS-FNAC of pancreatic lesions. Regardless of the cytologic preparation method, EUS-FNAC is a useful and accurate diagnostic tool for pancreatic lesions.
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- Soo Hee Ko
- Eulji University School of Medicine, Daejeon 34824, Korea;
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- Department of Pathology, Daejeon Eulji University Hospital, Eulji University School of Medicine, Daejeon 35233, Korea;
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Nowon Eulji Hospital, Eulji University School of Medicine, Seoul 01380, Korea; (H.Y.L.); (I.W.O.); (K.H.C.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +82-2-970-8204
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Nowon Eulji Hospital, Eulji University School of Medicine, Seoul 01380, Korea; (H.Y.L.); (I.W.O.); (K.H.C.)
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Nowon Eulji Hospital, Eulji University School of Medicine, Seoul 01380, Korea; (H.Y.L.); (I.W.O.); (K.H.C.)
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Nowon Eulji Hospital, Eulji University School of Medicine, Seoul 01380, Korea; (H.Y.L.); (I.W.O.); (K.H.C.)
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de la Fuente J, Majumder S. Molecular Diagnostics and Testing for Pancreatic Cysts. CURRENT TREATMENT OPTIONS IN GASTROENTEROLOGY 2020; 18:158-171. [PMID: 31989386 DOI: 10.1007/s11938-020-00270-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW In current clinical practice, the diagnosis and management of pancreatic cystic lesions (PCLs) are based on guidelines that combine clinical and imaging findings. These guidelines usefully identify a large category of low-risk PCLs that do not require treatment. However, they have limited accuracy for diagnosis of advanced neoplasia in worrisome and high-risk PCLs. Novel molecular markers that can accurately detect advanced neoplasia in PCLs can transform the care of patients with PCLs. We reviewed the recent medical literature on molecular diagnostics of PCLs and summarized molecular biomarkers assayed in cyst fluid, pancreatic juice, and blood. RECENT FINDINGS Several studies have been recently published describing promising early results in genetic, epigenetic, and protein biomarkers from cyst fluid to help in both histologic diagnosis and detection of advanced neoplasia. The majority of studies have been completed using opportunistically collected archival cyst fluid and few report validation in independent sample sets. Results of ongoing multicenter prospective validation studies are awaited and will help define the best combination of cyst fluid molecular markers. In multifocal PCLs communicating with the pancreatic ductal system, a pancreatic juice biomarker is likely to be less invasive and more informative. Novel biomarkers in pancreatic juice and blood are in early phases of study. SUMMARY The field of molecular diagnostic biomarkers for PCLs is rapidly evolving with several promising candidate markers being prospectively evaluated. In the near future, these novel molecular markers, combined with advances in imaging technology, will transform clinical decision-making in the management of PCLs and improve patient outcomes.
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- Jaime de la Fuente
- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Sciences, 200 First St SW, Rochester, MN, 55905, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Sciences, 200 First St SW, Rochester, MN, 55905, USA.
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Radiologic characterization of pancreatic lesions is currently limited. Computed tomography is insensitive in detecting and characterizing small pancreatic lesions. Moreover, heterogeneity of many pancreatic lesions makes determination of malignancy challenging. As a result, invasive diagnostic testing is frequently used to characterize pancreatic lesions but often yields indeterminate results. Computed tomography texture analysis (CTTA) is an emerging noninvasive computational tool that quantifies gray-scale pixels/voxels and their spatial relationships within a region of interest. In nonpancreatic lesions, CTTA has shown promise in diagnosis, lesion characterization, and risk stratification, and more recently, pancreatic applications of CTTA have been explored. This review outlines the emerging role of CTTA in identifying, characterizing, and risk stratifying pancreatic lesions. Although recent studies show the clinical potential of CTTA of the pancreas, a clear understanding of which specific texture features correlate with high-grade dysplasia and predict survival has not yet been achieved. Further multidisciplinary investigations using strong radiologic-pathologic correlation are needed to establish a role for this noninvasive diagnostic tool.
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Hashimoto R, Lee JG, Chang KJ, Chehade NEH, Samarasena JB. Endoscopic ultrasound-through-the-needle biopsy in pancreatic cystic lesions: A large single center experience. World J Gastrointest Endosc 2019; 11:531-540. [PMID: 31798774 PMCID: PMC6875688 DOI: 10.4253/wjge.v11.i11.531] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2019] [Revised: 09/25/2019] [Accepted: 10/18/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Establishing a diagnosis of pancreatic cystic lesions (PCLs) preoperatively still remains challenging. Recently, endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)-through-the-needle biopsy (EUS-TTNB) using microforceps in PCLs has been made available. AIM To assess the efficacy and safety of EUS-TTNB in the diagnosis of PCLs. METHODS We retrospectively collected data of patients with PCLs who underwent both EUS-fine-needle aspiration (FNA) for cytology and EUS-TTNB at our institution since 2016. EUS-FNA for cytology was followed by EUS-TTNB in the same session. Evaluation of the cyst location, primary diagnosis, adverse events, and comparison between the cytologic fluid analyses and histopathology was performed. Technical success of EUS-TTNB was defined as visible tissue present after biopsy. Clinical success was defined as the presence of a specimen adequate to make a histologic or cytologic diagnosis. RESULTS A total of 56 patients (mean age 66.9 ± 11.7, 53.6% females) with PCLs were enrolled over the study period. The mean cyst size was 28.8 mm (12-85 mm). The EUS-TTNB procedure was technically successful in all patients (100%). The clinical success rate using EUS-TTNB was much higher than standard EUS-FNA, respectively 80.4% (45/56) vs 25% (14/56). Adverse events occurred in 2 patients (3.6%) who developed mild pancreatitis that resolved with medical therapy. Using TTNB specimens, 23 of 32 cases (71.9%) with intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm were further differentiated into gastric type (19 patients) and pancreaticobiliary type (4 patients) based on immunochemical staining. CONCLUSION EUS-TTNB for PCLs was technically feasible and had a favorable safety profile. Furthermore, the diagnostic yield for PCLs was much higher with EUS-TTNB than standard EUS-FNA cytology and fluid carcinoembryonic antigen. EUS-TTNB should be considered as an adjunct to EUS-FNA and cytologic analysis in the diagnosis and management of PCLs.
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- Rintaro Hashimoto
- H. H. Chao Comprehensive Digestive Disease Center, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, University of California, Irvine, Orange, CA 92868, United States
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- H. H. Chao Comprehensive Digestive Disease Center, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, University of California, Irvine, Orange, CA 92868, United States
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- H. H. Chao Comprehensive Digestive Disease Center, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, University of California, Irvine, Orange, CA 92868, United States
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- H. H. Chao Comprehensive Digestive Disease Center, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, University of California, Irvine, Orange, CA 92868, United States
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- H. H. Chao Comprehensive Digestive Disease Center, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, University of California, Irvine, Orange, CA 92868, United States
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Wu J, Wang Y, Li Z, Miao H. Accuracy of Fukuoka and American Gastroenterological Association Guidelines for Predicting Advanced Neoplasia in Pancreatic Cyst Neoplasm: A Meta-Analysis. Ann Surg Oncol 2019; 26:4522-4536. [PMID: 31617119 DOI: 10.1245/s10434-019-07921-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND A differential diagnosis of advanced pancreatic cystic neoplasms (PCNs) is critical to determine optimal treatment. The Fukuoka and American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) guidelines are the most widely accepted criteria for the management of PCNs. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to evaluate the diagnostic value of these guidelines in predicting advanced neoplasia (AN). METHODS A comprehensive electronic search of the PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, and Scopus databases was conducted to identify all relevant studies evaluating the Fukuoka and AGA guidelines in surgically resected and histologically confirmed PCNs. Pooled sensitivity, specificity, and diagnostic odds ratios (DORs) were calculated as compound measures of diagnostic accuracy using the random-effects model. Summary of receiver operating characteristic (SROC) curves and the area under the curve (AUC) were also performed. RESULTS A total of 21 studies with 3723 patients were included in this meta-analysis. Of these studies, 15, 4, and 2 evaluated the Fukuoka guidelines, the AGA guidelines, and both guidelines, respectively. For AN prediction, the Fukuoka guidelines had a pooled sensitivity of 0.67 (95% confidence interval [CI] 0.64-0.70), pooled specificity of 0.64 (95% CI 0.62-0.66), and pooled DOR of 6.28 (95% CI 4.38-9.01), with an AUC of the SROC of 0.78. AGA guidelines showed a pooled sensitivity of 0.59 (95% CI 0.52-0.65), pooled specificity of 0.77 (95% CI 0.74-0.80), and pooled DOR of 5.84 (95% CI 2.60-13.15), with an AUC of 0.79 (95% CI 0.70-0.88). CONCLUSION When used alone, the Fukuoka and AGA guidelines showed similar but unsatisfactory diagnostic accuracy in the risk stratification of malignant potential of PCN. Thus, we recommend that they be applied only as a broad framework in clinical practice.
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- Jiayuan Wu
- Department of Clinical Research, Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, Guangdong, People's Republic of China.
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- School of Public Health, Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Clinical Research, Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, Guangdong, People's Republic of China. .,Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, People's Republic of China.
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Estrada P, Benson M, Gopal D, Buehler D, Pfau P. Cytology with rapid on‐site examination (ROSE) does not improve diagnostic yield of EUS‐FNA of pancreatic cystic lesions. Diagn Cytopathol 2019; 47:1184-1189. [DOI: 10.1002/dc.24291] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2019] [Revised: 04/28/2019] [Accepted: 07/17/2019] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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- Paul Estrada
- Section of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of MedicineUniversity of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health Madison Wisconsin
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- Section of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of MedicineUniversity of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health Madison Wisconsin
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- Section of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of MedicineUniversity of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health Madison Wisconsin
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory MedicineUniversity of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health Madison Wisconsin
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- Section of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of MedicineUniversity of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health Madison Wisconsin
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Lopes CV. Cyst fluid glucose: An alternative to carcinoembryonic antigen for pancreatic mucinous cysts. World J Gastroenterol 2019; 25:2271-2278. [PMID: 31148899 PMCID: PMC6529890 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v25.i19.2271] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2019] [Revised: 03/30/2019] [Accepted: 04/20/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Pancreatic cystic lesions (PCLs) have been increasingly recognized in clinical practice. Although inflammatory cysts (pseudocysts) are the most common PCLs detected by cross-sectional imaging modalities in symptomatic patients in a setting of acute or chronic pancreatitis, incidental pancreatic cysts with no symptoms or history of pancreatitis are usually neoplastic cysts. For these lesions, it is imperative to identify mucinous cysts (intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms and mucinous cystic neoplasms) due to the risk of their progression to malignancy. However, no single imaging modality alone is sufficient for a definitive diagnosis of all PCLs. The cyst fluid obtained by endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration provides additional information for the differential diagnosis of PCLs. Current recommendations suggest sending cyst fluid for cytology evaluation and measurement of carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) levels. Unfortunately, the sensitivity of cytology is greatly limited, and cyst fluid CEA has demonstrated insufficient accuracy as a predictor of mucinous cysts. More recently, cyst fluid glucose has emerged as an alternative to CEA for distinguishing between mucinous and nonmucinous lesions. Herein, the clinical utility of cyst fluid glucose and CEA for the differential diagnosis of PCLs was evaluated.
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- César Vivian Lopes
- Department of Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy, Santa Casa Hospital, Porto Alegre 91410-000, Brazil
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Hoda RS, Finer EB, Arpin RN, Rosenbaum M, Pitman MB. Risk of malignancy in the categories of the Papanicolaou Society of Cytopathology system for reporting pancreaticobiliary cytology. J Am Soc Cytopathol 2019; 8:120-127. [PMID: 31097287 DOI: 10.1016/j.jasc.2019.01.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2018] [Revised: 01/09/2019] [Accepted: 01/09/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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BACKGROUND Management of pancreatic lesions depends on the risk of malignancy, which is primarily determined from the cytologic and radiologic evaluation findings. The Papanicolaou Society of Cytopathology (PSC) published a classification system for reporting pancreaticobiliary cytology. However, the "neoplastic: other" category can be further stratified by high-grade atypia (HGA). Studies on the risk of malignancy using the PSC system have been limited. MATERIALS AND METHODS All patients who had undergone endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration (FNA) for a pancreatic lesion at Massachusetts General Hospital from January 2016 to December 2016 were prospectively classified. The clinical, radiographic, and endoscopic findings, cytologic and histologic diagnoses, and follow-up data from 334 FNA biopsies from 322 patients were reviewed. The neoplastic: other category was subclassified as low-grade atypia or HGA. The absolute risk of malignancy was determined by the histologic outcome or follow-up of ≥6 months. RESULTS The absolute risk of malignancy was 7.7% for the nondiagnostic category; 1.0% for negative; 28.0% for atypical; 0.0% for neoplastic: benign; 30.3% for neoplastic: other; 90.0% for neoplastic: other with HGA; 100% for suspicious; and 100% for positive. When the neoplastic: other with HGA, suspicious, and positive cytologic diagnoses were considered positive, the sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, and negative predictive value for pancreatic FNA biopsy was 92.2%, 98.8%, 98.3%, and 94.3%, respectively. CONCLUSIONS Categories of the PSC system each carry an implied absolute risk of malignancy, increasing from the negative to positive categories. The presence of HGA identifies lesions at the greatest risk of malignancy in the neoplastic: other category, and its inclusion with suspicious and positive as positive diagnoses optimizes the diagnostic performance of identifying high-risk lesions that warrant surgical excision.
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- Raza S Hoda
- Department of Pathology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Department of Pathology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Department of Pathology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Department of Pathology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Department of Pathology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts.
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Barresi L, Tacelli M, Ligresti D, Traina M, Tarantino I. Tissue acquisition in pancreatic cystic lesions. Dig Liver Dis 2019; 51:286-292. [PMID: 30166219 DOI: 10.1016/j.dld.2018.08.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2018] [Revised: 07/31/2018] [Accepted: 08/02/2018] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Despite the progress achieved by scientific research in recent years, pancreatic cystic lesions (PCLs) remain a challenging clinical problem. A significant percentage of benign PCLs are still wrongly sent to surgery, with all the related risks of a high number of surgery-related complications and mortality. Diagnosis of the type of PCL, and risk stratification for malignancy are essential for a correct management of these lesions. Several guidelines have identified some clinical and morphological aspects suggesting the need for more accurate exams. Endoscopic ultrasound fine needle aspiration (EUS-FNA) of cystic fluid for cytology is the advised method of tissue acquisition in several guidelines, and the most used technique around the world. However sensitivity and adequacy of this technique are limited by the low amount of cells dispersed in cystic fluid. Alternative techniques have been tested to target the cystic walls in an attempt to obtain microhistologic specimens in order to augment the probability of obtaining an adequate diagnostic sample. The aim of this review is to offer a critical overview of the existing literature on tissue acquisition in PCLs, and emphasize advantages and disadvantages of each technique, and unclear areas that need to be investigated with future research.
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- Luca Barresi
- Endoscopy Service, Department of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services, IRCCS-ISMETT (Mediterranean Institute for Transplantation and Highly Specialized Therapies), Palermo, Italy.
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- Endoscopy Service, Department of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services, IRCCS-ISMETT (Mediterranean Institute for Transplantation and Highly Specialized Therapies), Palermo, Italy
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- Endoscopy Service, Department of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services, IRCCS-ISMETT (Mediterranean Institute for Transplantation and Highly Specialized Therapies), Palermo, Italy
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- Endoscopy Service, Department of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services, IRCCS-ISMETT (Mediterranean Institute for Transplantation and Highly Specialized Therapies), Palermo, Italy
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- Endoscopy Service, Department of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services, IRCCS-ISMETT (Mediterranean Institute for Transplantation and Highly Specialized Therapies), Palermo, Italy
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Kitano M, Yoshida T, Itonaga M, Tamura T, Hatamaru K, Yamashita Y. Impact of endoscopic ultrasonography on diagnosis of pancreatic cancer. J Gastroenterol 2019; 54:19-32. [PMID: 30406288 PMCID: PMC6314985 DOI: 10.1007/s00535-018-1519-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 198] [Impact Index Per Article: 33.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2018] [Accepted: 10/03/2018] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Accumulated evidence has revealed that endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) has had a great impact on the clinical evaluation of pancreatic cancers. EUS can provide high-resolution images of the pancreas with a quality regarded as far surpassing that achieved on transabdominal ultrasound (US), computed tomography (CT), or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). EUS is particularly useful for the detection of small pancreatic lesions, while EUS and its related techniques such as contrast-enhanced EUS (CE-EUS), EUS elastography, and EUS-guided fine needle aspiration (EUS-FNA) are also useful in the differential diagnosis of solid or cystic pancreatic lesions and the staging (T-staging, N-staging, and M-staging) of pancreatic cancers. In the diagnosis of pancreatic lesions, CE-EUS and EUS elastography play a complementary role to conventional EUS. When sampling is performed using EUS-FNA, CE-EUS and EUS elastography provide information on the target lesions. Thus, conventional EUS, CE-EUS, EUS elastography, and EUS-FNA are essential in the clinical investigation of pancreatic cancer.
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- Masayuki Kitano
- Department of Gastroenterology, Wakayama Medical University School of Medicine, 811-1 Kimiidera, Wakayama-City, Wakayama, 641-0012, Japan.
- Second Department of Internal Medicine, Wakayama Medical University School of Medicine, 811-1 Kimiidera, Wakayama-City, Wakayama, 641-0012, Japan.
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Wakayama Medical University School of Medicine, 811-1 Kimiidera, Wakayama-City, Wakayama, 641-0012, Japan
- Second Department of Internal Medicine, Wakayama Medical University School of Medicine, 811-1 Kimiidera, Wakayama-City, Wakayama, 641-0012, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Wakayama Medical University School of Medicine, 811-1 Kimiidera, Wakayama-City, Wakayama, 641-0012, Japan
- Second Department of Internal Medicine, Wakayama Medical University School of Medicine, 811-1 Kimiidera, Wakayama-City, Wakayama, 641-0012, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Wakayama Medical University School of Medicine, 811-1 Kimiidera, Wakayama-City, Wakayama, 641-0012, Japan
- Second Department of Internal Medicine, Wakayama Medical University School of Medicine, 811-1 Kimiidera, Wakayama-City, Wakayama, 641-0012, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Wakayama Medical University School of Medicine, 811-1 Kimiidera, Wakayama-City, Wakayama, 641-0012, Japan
- Second Department of Internal Medicine, Wakayama Medical University School of Medicine, 811-1 Kimiidera, Wakayama-City, Wakayama, 641-0012, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Wakayama Medical University School of Medicine, 811-1 Kimiidera, Wakayama-City, Wakayama, 641-0012, Japan
- Second Department of Internal Medicine, Wakayama Medical University School of Medicine, 811-1 Kimiidera, Wakayama-City, Wakayama, 641-0012, Japan
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Kamata K, Kitano M. Endoscopic diagnosis of cystic lesions of the pancreas. Dig Endosc 2019; 31:5-15. [PMID: 30085364 DOI: 10.1111/den.13257] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2018] [Accepted: 08/02/2018] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Endoscopic methods are increasingly used in the diagnosis of cystic lesions of the pancreas. The two major endoscopic approaches are endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) and transpapillary diagnosis. EUS-guided fine-needle aspiration cytology and EUS-guided fine needle-based confocal laser endomicroscopy have been used in the differential diagnosis of mucinous and non-mucinous pancreatic cysts. EUS is the most sensitive modality for detecting mural nodules (MN) in intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms (IPMN). Contrast-enhanced harmonic EUS (CH-EUS), as an add-on to EUS, is useful for identifying and characterizing MN. Recent studies show that CH-EUS has a sensitivity of 60-100% and a specificity of 75-92.9% for diagnosing malignant cysts. Intraductal ultrasonography and peroral pancreatoscopy are especially useful for detecting MN and IPMN. A recent meta-analysis showed that cytological assessment of pancreatic juice using a transpapillary approach had a pooled sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy of 35.1%, 97.2%, and 92.9%, respectively, for diagnosing malignant IPMN. Further studies are warranted to determine the indications for each of these novel techniques in assessing cystic lesions of the pancreas.
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- Ken Kamata
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Faculty of Medicine, Kindai University, Osaka, Japan
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- Second Department of Internal Medicine, Wakayama Medical University School of Medicine, Wakayama, Japan
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Kovacevic B, Karstensen JG, Havre RF, Pham KDC, Giovannini M, Dabizzi E, Arcidiacono P, Santo E, Sequeiros EV, Klausen P, Rift CV, Hasselby JP, Toxværd A, Kalaitzakis E, Hansen CP, Vilmann P. Initial experience with EUS-guided microbiopsy forceps in diagnosing pancreatic cystic lesions: A multicenter feasibility study (with video). Endosc Ultrasound 2018; 7:383-388. [PMID: 30168479 PMCID: PMC6289018 DOI: 10.4103/eus.eus_16_18] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2017] [Accepted: 04/23/2018] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Cystic lesions of the pancreas represent a diagnostic dilemma. Recently, a through-the-needle microbiopsy forceps has become available, enabling procurement of EUS-guided histological specimens from the pancreatic cyst wall. The aim of this study was to evaluate the use of this novel instrument in a multicenter clinical setting. PATIENTS AND METHODS Patients referred for EUS evaluation of pancreatic cysts and attempted EUS-guided microbiopsy was included retrospectively from six international tertiary centers. Patient's demographics, EUS findings, technical and clinical success, and histopathological results were recorded. RESULTS : A total of 28 patients were identified. We report a technical success rate of 85.7% (n = 24). Biopsies were generally of good quality and contributed to the diagnosis in 20 patients (clinical success of 71.4%). Three adverse events were recorded (10.7%). CONCLUSIONS The use of the microbiopsy forceps is feasible with acceptable rates of technical and clinical success. Prospective studies are warranted to determine the diagnostic potential compared to the other modalities. However, the results from this preliminary study are promising.
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- Bojan Kovacevic
- Division of Endoscopy, Gastro Unit, Copenhagen University Hospital Herlev, Herlev, Denmark
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- Division of Endoscopy, Gastro Unit, Copenhagen University Hospital Herlev, Herlev, Denmark
- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Slagelse Hospital, Slagelse, Denmark
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- Department of Hepato-Gastroenterology, Institut Paoli Calmettes, Marseille, France
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- Pancreato-Biliary Endoscopy and Endosonography Division, San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Pancreato-Biliary Endoscopy and Endosonography Division, San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Division of Endoscopy, Gastro Unit, Copenhagen University Hospital Herlev, Herlev, Denmark
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- Department of Pathology, Copenhagen University Hospital Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Pathology, Copenhagen University Hospital Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Pathology, Copenhagen University Hospital Herlev, Herlev, Denmark
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- Division of Endoscopy, Gastro Unit, Copenhagen University Hospital Herlev, Herlev, Denmark
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Copenhagen University Hospital Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Division of Endoscopy, Gastro Unit, Copenhagen University Hospital Herlev, Herlev, Denmark
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Olofson AM, Biernacka A, Li Z, Boonipat T, Gutmann EJ, Smith KD, Gardner TB, Gordon SR, Padmanabhan V, Marotti JD, Liu X. Indeterminate diagnoses in EUS-guided FNA of the pancreas: analysis of cytologist and clinician perceptions, cytologic features, and clinical outcomes. J Am Soc Cytopathol 2018; 7:274-281. [PMID: 31043287 DOI: 10.1016/j.jasc.2018.02.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2017] [Revised: 02/19/2018] [Accepted: 02/21/2018] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Indeterminate "atypical" or "suspicious for malignancy" diagnoses in the evaluation of pancreatic fine-needle aspiration (FNA) specimens can present challenges in the clinical management of patients with pancreatic masses. A main goal of this study was to identify, via survey, potential differences in perception between cytologists and clinicians with regard to the implications of, and factors contributing to, indeterminate diagnoses. We also evaluated clinical practice at our institution as it relates to such diagnoses and identified clinicopathologic features associated with indeterminate diagnoses, which allowed for correlation with survey results. MATERIALS AND METHODS Online surveys were sent to cytologists and clinicians to gather information on the respondents' experiences with pancreatic endoscopic ultrasound-guided FNA and their perceptions about the indeterminate diagnostic categories. Cytological specimens and patient medical records were reviewed to collect data on specimen acquisition, cytological features, tumor characteristics, and patient management. RESULTS Survey responses revealed that cytologists and clinicians held similar perceptions of the clinical impact of the indeterminate categories but had dissimilar ideas on the factors contributing to these diagnoses. Statistically significant associations were identified between indeterminate diagnoses and the following variables: number of passes performed; adequacy on rapid on-site evaluation; repeat FNA procedures; lesions with cystic changes; and well-differentiated tumor cytomorphology. CONCLUSIONS Awareness of the perceptions of cytologists and clinicians about, as well as the clinical features and cytologic variables associated with, "indeterminate" cases has the potential to improve patient care.
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- Andrea M Olofson
- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, New Hampshire
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, New Hampshire
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- Department of Biomedical Data Science, Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, Lebanon, New Hampshire
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, New Hampshire
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, New Hampshire
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- Department of Surgery, Section of Surgical Oncology, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, New Hampshire
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- Department of Medicine, Section of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center One Medical Center Drive, Lebanon, New Hampshire
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- Department of Medicine, Section of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center One Medical Center Drive, Lebanon, New Hampshire
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, New Hampshire
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, New Hampshire
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, New Hampshire.
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Faias S, Duarte M, Albuquerque C, da Silva JP, Fonseca R, Roque R, Dias Pereira A, Chaves P, Cravo M. Clinical Impact of KRAS and GNAS Analysis Added to CEA and Cytology in Pancreatic Cystic Fluid Obtained by EUS-FNA. Dig Dis Sci 2018; 63:2351-2361. [PMID: 29796909 DOI: 10.1007/s10620-018-5128-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2018] [Accepted: 05/17/2018] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Pancreatic cysts are common incidental findings with malignant potential, raising diagnostic and treatment dilemmas. AIMS To determine the added value of KRAS and GNAS mutation analysis on cyst classification and decision making. METHODS We analyzed 52 frozen samples of pancreatic cystic fluid obtained by EUS-FNA between 2008 and 2014. In addition to cytology and CEA, mutations of GNAS (exons 8 and 9) and KRAS (exons 2 and 3) genes were analyzed using Sanger sequencing. RESULTS There were 52 patients, 67% females, with a mean age of 59 ± 15 years (29-91). Cysts were classified as mucinous in 21 patients (40%) (14 low-risk, seven malignant) and non-mucinous in 31 patients (60%). After EUS-FNA, 11 patients had surgery, six had chemotherapy or palliation, one had endoscopic drainage, and 34 are on follow-up after a mean of 57 months. KRAS mutation was detected in nine and GNAS in two samples. Patients harboring cysts with KRAS mutations were older (p = 0.01), cysts were more commonly mucinous (p = 0.001) and malignant (p = 0.01). KRAS mutations were present in both low-risk and malignant mucinous lesions. For identifying mucinous lesions, CEA > 192 ng/mL performed better (AUC ROC = 93%), whereas for malignant/high-risk mucinous lesions, EUS imaging had the best accuracy (AUC ROC = 88%). After molecular analysis, a modification in cyst classification occurred in ten patients, but was correct in only two, a pseudocyst re-classified as IPMN and a malignant cyst as a non-mucinous cyst. CONCLUSIONS In this cohort of patients with pancreatic cysts, KRAS and GNAS mutations had no significant diagnostic benefit in comparison with conventional testing.
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MESH Headings
- Adult
- Aged
- Aged, 80 and over
- Biomarkers, Tumor/blood
- Biomarkers, Tumor/genetics
- Carcinoembryonic Antigen/blood
- Carcinoma/blood
- Carcinoma/genetics
- Carcinoma/pathology
- Carcinoma/therapy
- Chromogranins/genetics
- DNA Mutational Analysis
- Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Aspiration
- Exons
- Female
- GTP-Binding Protein alpha Subunits, Gs/genetics
- Genetic Predisposition to Disease
- Humans
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Mutation
- Neoplasms, Cystic, Mucinous, and Serous/blood
- Neoplasms, Cystic, Mucinous, and Serous/genetics
- Neoplasms, Cystic, Mucinous, and Serous/pathology
- Neoplasms, Cystic, Mucinous, and Serous/therapy
- Pancreatic Cyst/blood
- Pancreatic Cyst/genetics
- Pancreatic Cyst/pathology
- Pancreatic Cyst/therapy
- Pancreatic Neoplasms/blood
- Pancreatic Neoplasms/genetics
- Pancreatic Neoplasms/pathology
- Pancreatic Neoplasms/therapy
- Phenotype
- Predictive Value of Tests
- Proto-Oncogene Proteins p21(ras)/genetics
- Retrospective Studies
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Affiliation(s)
- Sandra Faias
- Gastroenterology Department, Instituto Português de Oncologia de Lisboa Francisco Gentil EPE, Rua Prof Lima Basto, 1099-023, Lisbon, Portugal.
- Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Beira Interior, Covilhã, Portugal.
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- Molecular Pathobiology Investigation Center, Instituto Português de Oncologia de Lisboa Francisco Gentil EPE, Rua Prof Lima Basto, 1099-023, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Molecular Pathobiology Investigation Center, Instituto Português de Oncologia de Lisboa Francisco Gentil EPE, Rua Prof Lima Basto, 1099-023, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Gastroenterology Department, Instituto Português de Oncologia de Lisboa Francisco Gentil EPE, Rua Prof Lima Basto, 1099-023, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Pathology Department, Instituto Português de Oncologia de Lisboa Francisco Gentil EPE, Rua Prof Lima Basto, 1099-023, Lisbon, Portugal
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Pathology Department, Instituto Português de Oncologia de Lisboa Francisco Gentil EPE, Rua Prof Lima Basto, 1099-023, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Gastroenterology Department, Instituto Português de Oncologia de Lisboa Francisco Gentil EPE, Rua Prof Lima Basto, 1099-023, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Beira Interior, Covilhã, Portugal
- Pathology Department, Instituto Português de Oncologia de Lisboa Francisco Gentil EPE, Rua Prof Lima Basto, 1099-023, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal
- Gastroenterology Department, Hospital Beatriz Ângelo, Av. Carlos Teixeira, 3, 2670-000, Loures, Portugal
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Barresi L, Tacelli M, Tarantino I, Cipolletta F, Granata A, Traina M. Improving the yield of EUS-guided histology. Endosc Ultrasound 2018; 7:301-305. [PMID: 30323157 PMCID: PMC6199905 DOI: 10.4103/eus.eus_45_18] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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- Luca Barresi
- Endoscopy Service, Department of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services, IRCCS-ISMETT (Mediterranean Institute for Transplantation and Highly Specialized Therapies), Palermo, Italy
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- Endoscopy Service, Department of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services, IRCCS-ISMETT (Mediterranean Institute for Transplantation and Highly Specialized Therapies), Palermo, Italy
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- Endoscopy Service, Department of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services, IRCCS-ISMETT (Mediterranean Institute for Transplantation and Highly Specialized Therapies), Palermo, Italy
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- Endoscopy Service, Department of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services, IRCCS-ISMETT (Mediterranean Institute for Transplantation and Highly Specialized Therapies), Palermo, Italy
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- Endoscopy Service, Department of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services, IRCCS-ISMETT (Mediterranean Institute for Transplantation and Highly Specialized Therapies), Palermo, Italy
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- Endoscopy Service, Department of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services, IRCCS-ISMETT (Mediterranean Institute for Transplantation and Highly Specialized Therapies), Palermo, Italy
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Mohanty SK, Pradhan D, Sharma S, Sharma A, Patnaik N, Feuerman M, Bonasara R, Boyd A, Friedel D, Stavropoulos S, Gupta M. Endoscopic ultrasound guided fine-needle aspiration: What variables influence diagnostic yield? Diagn Cytopathol 2017; 46:293-298. [PMID: 29280329 DOI: 10.1002/dc.23883] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2016] [Revised: 07/09/2017] [Accepted: 12/11/2017] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) guided fine-needle aspiration (FNA) plays an important role in the diagnosis of various lesions. We sought to determine factors that influence the diagnostic yield of EUS-FNA, specifically, the presence of a cytopathologist, FNA site, and the endoscopist's skill. METHODS The data on cytopathologist's availability, duration of procedure, number of passes made, and diagnostic material for cell block (CB) preparation was collected over an 18 months period. RESULTS 230 specimens (218 patients) were obtained from pancreas (114), lymph node (64), submucosal lesions of the gastrointestinal tract (27), liver (8), and miscellaneous (17) sites. The results were classified as informative (77.8%) and non-informative (NI) (22.2%). The NI rate was significantly high, when a cytopathologist was absent (P = .0008). As the likelihood of cytopathologist's presence increased from 35.8% to 82.9%, the CB quality increased (P < .0001). In the absence of a cytopathologist, the likelihood of NI result increased more than 2-fold (P = .03) and of an inadequate CB increased 3-fold (P < .0001). The more experienced endoscopist "C" (compared to the less experienced "A + B") was less likely to get inadequate material (40.5% vs. 66.3%) (P = .0001). CONCLUSION The diagnostic yield of EUS-FNA is significantly related to the presence of an on-site cytopathologist and endoscopist's skill in procuring diagnostic material.
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- Sambit K Mohanty
- Department of Pathology, Winthrop University Hospital, Mineola, New York.,Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, CORE Diagnostics, Gurgaon, Haryana, India
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- Department of Pathology, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, CORE Diagnostics, Gurgaon, Haryana, India
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, CORE Diagnostics, Gurgaon, Haryana, India
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- Department of Pathology, Kalinga hospital, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
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- Department of Biostatistics, Winthrop University Hospital, Mineola, New York
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Winthrop University Hospital, Mineola, New York
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- Department of Pathology, Winthrop University Hospital, Mineola, New York
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- Department of Biostatistics, Winthrop University Hospital, Mineola, New York
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- Department of Pathology, Winthrop University Hospital, Mineola, New York
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Aronsson L, Andersson R, Swahn F, Ansari D. Does next-generation sequencing of cyst fluid improve management of pancreatic cystic neoplasms? Scand J Gastroenterol 2017; 52:1049-1051. [PMID: 28678564 DOI: 10.1080/00365521.2017.1349175] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Pancreatic cystic lesions represent a heterogeneous group of diseases ranging from benign to malignant lesions. They are increasingly being detected due to the widespread use of cross-sectional imaging. Their management is a challenge because it is often not possible to reliably discriminate between malignant and nonmalignant lesions using current imaging technology. Next-generation sequencing (NGS) has the ability of both whole genome and targeted sequencing at a low cost and from a limited amount of DNA. NGS of cyst fluid aspired by endoscopic ultrasonography-guided fine-needle aspiration provides a valuable tool in biomarker research and may in the future help improve diagnosis and management of pancreatic cystic lesions.
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MESH Headings
- Cyst Fluid/chemistry
- High-Throughput Nucleotide Sequencing
- Humans
- Neoplasms, Cystic, Mucinous, and Serous/diagnosis
- Neoplasms, Cystic, Mucinous, and Serous/genetics
- Neoplasms, Cystic, Mucinous, and Serous/therapy
- Pancreatic Neoplasms/diagnosis
- Pancreatic Neoplasms/genetics
- Pancreatic Neoplasms/therapy
- Sequence Analysis, DNA
- Sequence Analysis, RNA
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- Linus Aronsson
- a Department of Clinical Sciences Lund , Lund University, Skane University Hospital , Lund , Sweden Surgery
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- a Department of Clinical Sciences Lund , Lund University, Skane University Hospital , Lund , Sweden Surgery
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- a Department of Clinical Sciences Lund , Lund University, Skane University Hospital , Lund , Sweden Surgery
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- a Department of Clinical Sciences Lund , Lund University, Skane University Hospital , Lund , Sweden Surgery
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Bhatia V, Varadarajulu S. Endoscopic ultrasonography-guided tissue acquisition: How to achieve excellence. Dig Endosc 2017; 29:417-430. [PMID: 28140485 DOI: 10.1111/den.12823] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2016] [Accepted: 01/25/2017] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)-guided tissue acquisition is a basic forte of an endosonographer. The multiple skills required to accomplish successful results include not only the puncture itself, but also proper lesion identification, correct puncture sequence, collaboration with the pathologist onsite or remotely, proper handling of the specimens, choosing one or more of cytology, cell-block, and/or tissue core preparation and, last, deciding the immunohistochemistry (IHC) panels and ancillary tests which may be needed for the current case. Error in any of these decisions may lead to incomplete or inconclusive information from the procedure, even if the aspirate is 'adequate.' In the present review, we will describe the technical aspects of EUS-guided tissue acquisition, current needles available and how to choose between them, and how to appropriately handle the specimen. We will also discuss the optimal approach to common targets including lymph nodes, pancreatic masses, pancreatic cysts, and subepithelial lesions.
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- Vikram Bhatia
- Department of Hepatology, Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS), New Delhi, India
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Seicean A, Mosteanu O, Seicean R. Maximizing the endosonography: The role of contrast harmonics, elastography and confocal endomicroscopy. World J Gastroenterol 2017; 23:25-41. [PMID: 28104978 PMCID: PMC5221284 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v23.i1.25] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2016] [Revised: 11/17/2016] [Accepted: 12/08/2016] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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New technologies in endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) evaluation have been developed because of the need to improve the EUS and EUS-fine needle aspiration (EUS-FNA) diagnostic rate. This paper reviews the principle, indications, main literature results, limitations and future expectations for each of the methods presented. Contrast-enhanced harmonic EUS uses a low mechanical index and highlights slow-flow vascularization. This technique is useful for differentiating solid and cystic pancreatic lesions and assessing biliary neoplasms, submucosal neoplasms and lymph nodes. It is also useful for the discrimination of pancreatic masses based on their qualitative patterns; however, the quantitative assessment needs to be improved. The detection of small solid lesions is better, and the EUS-FNA guidance needs further research. The differentiation of cystic lesions of the pancreas and the identification of the associated malignancy features represent the main indications. Elastography is used to assess tissue hardness based on the measurement of elasticity. Despite its low negative predictive value, elastography might rule out the diagnosis of malignancy for pancreatic masses. Needle confocal laser endomicroscopy offers useful information about cystic lesions of the pancreas and is still under evaluation for use with solid pancreatic lesions of lymph nodes.
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Overbeek KA, Cahen DL, Canto MI, Bruno MJ. Surveillance for neoplasia in the pancreas. Best Pract Res Clin Gastroenterol 2016; 30:971-986. [PMID: 27938791 PMCID: PMC5552042 DOI: 10.1016/j.bpg.2016.10.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2016] [Revised: 10/25/2016] [Accepted: 10/31/2016] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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Despite its low incidence in the general population, pancreatic cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related mortality. Survival greatly depends on operability, but most patients present with unresectable disease. Therefore, there is great interest in the early detection of pancreatic cancer and its precursor lesions by surveillance. Worldwide, several programs have been initiated for individuals at high risk for pancreatic cancer. Their first results suggest that surveillance in high-risk individuals is feasible, but their effectiveness in decreasing mortality remains to be proven. This review will discuss which individuals are eligible for surveillance, which lesions are aimed to be detected, and which surveillance modalities are being used in current clinical practice. Furthermore, it addresses the management of abnormalities found during surveillance and topics for future research.
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- Kasper A. Overbeek
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Erasmus University Medical Center, ‘s Gravendijkwal 230, 3015 CE, Rotterdam, The Netherlands,Corresponding author. Fax: +31 10 703 03 31
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Erasmus University Medical Center, ‘s Gravendijkwal 230, 3015 CE, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, The Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, 1800 Orleans St., Blalock 407, Baltimore, MD, 21287, USA
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Erasmus University Medical Center, ‘s Gravendijkwal 230, 3015 CE, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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