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ReviewWorld journal of gastrointestinal endoscopy2025

How to distinguish pancreatic tumors and assess the necessity for biopsy.

Ming-Sheng Chien, Ching-Chung Lin, Jian-Han Lai

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Review in World journal of gastrointestinal endoscopy, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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3 authors.

Ming-Sheng ChienDepartment of Internal Medicine, MacKay Memorial Hospital, Taipei 104217, Taiwan.
Ching-Chung LinDepartment of Internal Medicine, MacKay Memorial Hospital, Taipei 104217, Taiwan.
Jian-Han LaiDepartment of Internal Medicine, MacKay Memorial Hospital, Taipei 104217, Taiwan.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) is a valuable and widely used tool for evaluating pancreatic tumors. Accurate decision-making during EUS procedures, particularly for differentiating between benign and malignant lesions based on imaging characteristics and assessing the need for tissue sampling, is crucial. This review provides a comprehensive overview of pancreatic tumor features observed during EUS and highlights the key criteria for distinguishing between malignant and benign conditions. Additionally, we discuss the indications for fine-needle aspiration or biopsy to obtain histopathological and genetic confirmation. Improving our understanding of these critical aspects can help improve diagnostic accuracy and guide clinicians in determining the most appropriate management strategies for patients with pancreatic tumors.

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ContrastElastographyEndoscopic ultrasoundFine-needle biopsyPancreatic tumor

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PMID41181543
PMCPMC12576640

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