Context.—Integration of the analysis of genetic markers with endoscopic ultrasound–guided
fine-needle aspiration and cytologic evaluation has increased the accuracy of the …

BACKGROUND The gene expression profile of pancreatic cancer is significantly different
from that of normal pancreas. Differences in gene expression are detectable using …

The effectiveness of fine‐needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB) for rendering a specific diagnosis
can be improved by applying several ancillary modalities. This review details several …

Although a broad range of pancreatic, gastrointestinal, thoracic, and abdominal pathology
may be sampled by endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)-guided fine-needle aspiration (FNA) …

AIM: To summarize progress in the study of K-ras gene studies in pancreatic cancer and its
potential clinical significance in screening test for early detection of pancreatic cancer, and …

During the last 15 years, endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) has become an important imaging
procedure for diagnosis and management of pancreatic diseases. The clinical interest of …

In an increased number of settings, cytology represents the only source of sampling and it
often substitutes histology as an independent diagnostic modality. Thus, DNA molecular …

Abstract Background/Aims: Autoimmune pancreatitis (AIP) may mimic pancreatic cancer
(PC). The detection of DNA mutations in endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine needle …

Advanced pancreatic cancer (PC) is an aggressive malignancy with few effective therapeutic
options. While the evolution of precision medicine in recent decades has changed the …

Endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration (EUS-FNA) has become a
fundamental procedure for gastrointestinal and lung cancer staging. However, there is …