MicroRNA dissects out dangerous pancreatic cysts from all the rest.

Thomas, Ryan M; Fleming, Jason B · Clin Cancer Res · 2012

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Abstract

Malignant transformation of pancreatic cysts occurs in only a fraction of patients. The diagnostic dilemma is identifying which cysts pose a cancerous threat. Cyst fluid has been analyzed in a variety of ways to answer this question but the microRNA (miRNA) profile of the fluid may finally hold the answer.

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