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Value of adding GNAS testing to pancreatic cyst fluid KRAS and carcinoembryonic antigen analysis for the diagnosis of intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms.
Digestive endoscopy : official journal of the Japan Gastroenterological Endoscopy Society - 1 Jan 2017
Kadayifci Abdurrahman, Atar Mustafa, Wang Jessica L, Forcione David G, Casey Brenna W, Pitman Martha B, Brugge William R
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND AND AIM: Molecular analysis of pancreatic cyst fluid (PCF) has been proposed as a novel method for differentiating pancreatic cystic lesions (PCL). The present study aimed to investigate the value of GNAS testing when added to KRAS and carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) testing of PCF for the diagnosis of intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms (IPMN). METHODS: Prospectively collected endoscopic...
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