Although cystic pancreatic neoplasms are increasingly recognized, the differentiation between serous and mucinous neoplasms is still difficult. The aim of this study was the evaluation of the applied algorithm with EUS (endosonography) and FNA (fine needle aspiration) for treatment strategy in patients with cystic pancreatic neoplasms ≤ 3 cm. This single-center cohort study showed, that EUS-follow-up including FNA is indeed safe and reliable. An operation should only be considered in presence of certain criteria (elevated CEA-levels in the aspirate, nodules in EUS, size gain of the neoplasm).
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Although cystic pancreatic neoplasms are increasingly recognized, the differentiation between serous and mucinous neoplasms is still difficult. The aim of this study was the evaluation of the applied algorithm with EUS (endosonography) and FNA (fine needle aspiration) for treatment strategy in patients with cystic pancreatic neoplasms ≤ 3 cm. This single-center cohort study showed, that EUS-follow-up including FNA is indeed safe and reliable. An operation should only be considered in presence of...
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