Publications by authors named "Sayoko Tsuzaki"
Article Synopsis
- Endoscopic ultrasound-guided tissue acquisition (EUS-TA) is important for diagnosing pancreatic cancer and initiating targeted therapies, but sample insufficiency is a common issue that needs to be addressed.
- A study conducted at the Osaka International Cancer Institute involved 42 patients, comparing the effectiveness of oil blotting paper versus filter paper for fixing EUS-TA samples for analysis.
- Results showed that samples fixed with oil blotting paper had significantly larger tissue areas and a higher frequency of abundant tumor cells, suggesting it enhances sample adequacy for molecular testing.
Article Synopsis
- Cytology is a quick method for identifying liver tumors, and this study focused on its effectiveness in diagnosing malignancies through liver biopsies.
- The study involved comparing traditional cytology and on-site cytology with histopathology in patients with liver tumors, finding a high sensitivity (97.6%) for detecting malignancies.
- Results showed that non-HCC tumors had even higher detection rates than HCCs, and on-site cytology proved useful for making quick preliminary diagnoses, which is crucial for patients with advanced cancer who need rapid treatment.
