Diagnostic value of EUS for pancreatic neuroendocrine tumours / 中华消化内镜杂志
Chinese Journal of Digestive Endoscopy
;
(12): 503-505, 2012.
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in Chinese
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-420165
ABSTRACT
ObjectiveTo assess the diagnostic value of EUS for pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors.MethodsClinical data of 26 patients with final diagnosis of pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors,who had underwent EUS and EUS-FNA,were retrospectively analyzed.Results On EUS,pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors presented as hypoechoic masses with clear margins and rich blood flow.Of the 26 pancreatic lesions,3 were in the head,2 in unicate process,2 in neck,11 in body and 8 in tail.The tumors presented with function in 16 ( mean size 9 mm),and on function in 10 ( mean size 29 mm).EUS-FNA yeilded positive results in 22 patients and negative in 4.The accuracy rate of EUS for preoperative localization was 100% in 23 patients who underwent surgery.ConclusionEUS can provide accurate preoperative localization and pathologic evidence for pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors.
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Diagnostic study
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Chinese
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Chinese Journal of Digestive Endoscopy
Year:
2012
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