Abstract | OBJECTIVE: Mucinous cystic tumours of the pancreas need to be distinguished from other cystic lesions because of their malignant potential. The aim of this study was to assess prospectively the reliability of CA 72-4 and carcinoembryonic antigen analysis in the fluid of cystic lesions of the pancreas obtained by fine-needle aspiration for pathological diagnosis. METHODS: RESULTS: CONCLUSION:
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Authors | P Hammel, H Voitot, V Vilgrain, P Lévy, P Ruszniewski, P Bernades |
Journal | European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology
(Eur J Gastroenterol Hepatol)
Vol. 10
Issue 4
Pg. 345-8
(Apr 1998)
ISSN: 0954-691X [Print] England |
PMID | 9855052
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Antigens, Neoplasm
- Carcinoembryonic Antigen
- Glycoproteins
- tumor-associated antigen 72
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Topics |
- Antigens, Neoplasm
(analysis)
- Biopsy, Needle
- Carcinoembryonic Antigen
(analysis)
- Cystadenoma
(immunology, pathology)
- Glycoproteins
(analysis)
- Humans
- Pancreatic Cyst
(immunology, pathology)
- Pancreatic Neoplasms
(immunology, pathology)
- Prospective Studies
- Sensitivity and Specificity
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