The cytologic exam trough endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration for the diagnosis of pancreatic tumors

Introduction: Pancreatic focal lesions are represented mostly by adenocarcinoma, rarely by neuroendocrine tumors, lymphoma, metastasis or chronic pancreatitis nodules. The cytologic exam can differentiate pancreatic lesions and can confirm the histopathologic diagnosis of adenocarcinoma necessary for the palliative treatment. Aim: The aim of this study is to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of cytologic exam through endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration for the diagnosis of pancreatic tumors. Method: From February 2007 to February 2008, 28 patients with suspected pancreatic tumors have been subject…