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The role of ERCP and pancreatoscopy in cystic and intraductal tumors.

Authors :
Telford JJ
Carr-Locke DL
Source :
Gastrointestinal endoscopy clinics of North America [Gastrointest Endosc Clin N Am] 2002 Oct; Vol. 12 (4), pp. 747-57.
Publication Year :
2002

Abstract

ERCP and pancreatoscopy may establish a diagnosis of IPMT and differentiate it from a pseudocyst or cystic neoplasm of the pancreas. These techniques may also assess risk of malignancy, extent of disease, allow tissue sampling, and provide therapeutic intervention.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1052-5157
Volume :
12
Issue :
4
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Gastrointestinal endoscopy clinics of North America
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
12607784
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/s1052-5157(02)00026-0