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The role of K-ras gene mutation analysis in EUS-guided FNA cytology specimens for the differential diagnosis of pancreatic solid masses: a meta-analysis of prospective studies.
Gastrointestinal endoscopy - 1 Oct 2013
Fuccio Lorenzo, Hassan Cesare, Laterza Liboria, Correale Loredana, Pagano Nico, Bocus Paolo, Fabbri Carlo, Maimone Antonella, Cennamo Vincenzo, Repici Alessandro, Costamagna Guido, Bazzoli Franco, Larghi Alberto
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Differential diagnosis of pancreatic solid masses with EUS-guided FNA (EUS-FNA) is still challenging in about 15% of cases. Mutation of the K-ras gene is present in over 75% of pancreatic adenocarcinomas (PADC). OBJECTIVE: To assess the accuracy of K-ras gene mutation analysis for dia...
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