| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9250006 | Gastrointestinal Endoscopy | 2005 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
EUS-guided FNA is useful for the differential diagnosis of pancreatic mass lesions caused by pancreatic cancer and focal pancreatitis. Analysis for the K-ras point mutation in specimens obtained by EUS-guided FNA may enhance diagnostic accuracy in indeterminate cases.
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Authors
Kuniyuki MD, Kenji MD, Kenji MD, Akira MD, Nobumasa MD, Reiko MD, Takashi MD, Yuji CT, Kunio MD, Satoshi MD, Shinichi MD,