Value of cytologic examination under the endoscope in the diagnosis of pancreatic tumors / 中国实用内科杂志

Objective To evaluate the usefulness of cytologic examinations in the diagnosis of pancreatic neoplasms using nasopancreatic drainage and pancreatic duct brushing during ERCP.Methods In 47 patients with pancreatic diseases,cytologic examinations of pancreatic duct brushing and nasopancreatic drainage during ERCP were performed.Results The rate of accuracy,sensitivity,and specificity of brush cytologic examination were 70^4%,65^2% and 100%,respectively,and that of pancreatic juice cytologic examinations was 45%,8^3% and 100%,respectively.Conclusion Our results confirm the value,safety,and utility of obtaining cytologic specimens at the time of ERCP for the early diagnosis of pancreatic neoplasms.