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Next-generation sequencing improves diagnostic accuracy of imaging and carcinoembryonic antigen alone for pancreatic cystic neoplasms.
Pancreatology : official journal of the International Association of Pancreatology (IAP) ... [et al.] - 1 Dec 2024
Belfrage Hanna, Boyd Sonja, Louhimo Johanna, Kytölä Soili, Johansson Katarina, Tenca Andrea, Puustinen Lauri, Kokkola Arto, Arkkila Perttu, Arola Johanna, Seppänen Hanna
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BACKGROUND: New tools are needed to determine the pancreatic cysts that require surgical resection. This study aimed to evaluate whether next-generation sequencing (NGS) is useful for identifying mucinous, malignant, or pre-malignant cysts leading to surgery. METHODS: Laboratory, cytological, and histological data from 97 patients with worrisome features on imaging or an unclear pancreatic cystic lesion (PCL) who...
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