| Literature DB >> 1991611 |
C Fugazzola1, C Procacci, I A Bergamo Andreis, C Iacono, A Portuese, P Dompieri, S Laveneziana, P G Zampieri, A Jannucci, G Serio.
Abstract
The personal series of 30 cystic tumors of the pancreas [12 serous cystic tumors (SCT) and 18 mucinous cystic tumors (MCT)] is presented. All neoplasms were evaluated with ultrasonography (US) 28 of 30 with computed tomography (CT); the tumoral histotype could be correctly defined in 73% of cases (seven of 12 SCT and 15 of 18 MCT). Percutaneous fine-needle aspiration (FNA) with diagnostic aims (preparation of cytological smears and/or biochemical assays) was performed in only 10 of 30 cases, yielding a 100% sensitivity; on the whole, the combined use of imaging modalities and FNA allowed correct characterization of the cystic tumors in 27 of 30 cases (90%). The usefulness of a precise diagnostic workup of these neoplasms is emphasized, due to their prognostic and therapeutic outcome.Entities:
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Year: 1991 PMID: 1991611 DOI: 10.1007/bf01887305
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Gastrointest Radiol ISSN: 0364-2356