Evaluation of imaging-guided core biopsy of pancreatic masses.

Paulsen, Sean D; Nghiem, Hanh V; Negussie, Edsa; Higgins, Ellen J; Caoili, Elaine M; Francis, Isaac R · AJR Am J Roentgenol · 2006

retrospective_cohort · Level III

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Abstract

The purpose of this study was to determine the sensitivity and accuracy of imaging-guided core biopsy in the diagnosis of pancreatic masses. Imaging-guided core biopsy is sensitive, safe, and accurate in the diagnosis of malignant lesions of the pancreas. Benign biopsy findings cannot be used to exclude the presence of a neoplasm, and repetition of a biopsy should be considered if there is high clinical suspicion of malignancy.

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