Pancreatic cytopathology: a practical approach and review
Andrew M Bellizzi, Edward B Stelow, Andrew M Bellizzi, Edward B Stelow
Abstract
Context: Pancreatic cytopathology plays an important role in the diagnosis and management of patients with solid and cystic lesions of the pancreas.
Objective: To serve as a practical guide to pancreatic cytopathology for the practicing pathologist. Data Sources.-A comprehensive assessment of the medical literature was performed.
Conclusions: We review pancreatic cytopathology, with specific discussions of its role in patient management, specimen types and specimen processing, specific diagnostic criteria, and the use of ancillary testing and advanced techniques.
Source: PubMed