AI Article Synopsis
- * 56 patients underwent both tests, showing high accuracy; fine needle aspiration had an accuracy of 94.6%, while rapid paraffin examination had 92.9%.
- * The findings suggest that combining fine needle aspiration with rapid histopathologic examination enhances the diagnosis and classification of pancreatic tumors, making it a quick and safe option.
Article Abstract
Objective: To evaluate the value in diagnosis by fine needle aspiration cytology and rapid histopathologic examination during operation of a pancreatic mass.
Methods: Both fine needle aspiration cytology and rapid histopathologic examination were performed during the operation of 56 patients with pancreatic mass.
Results: The accuracy, sensitivity and specificity of intraoperative cytologic examination were 94.6%, 95.3% and 92.3%, as compared with 92.9%, 90.7% and 100% in rapid paraffin section intraoperative examination.
Conclusion: Fine needle aspiration is rapid, practical and safe. It is able to improve the diagnosis, pathologic grade and histological origin of pancreatic tumor when combined with rapid histopathologic examination.
Download full-text PDF |
Source |
|---|
Publication Analysis
Top Keywords
Similar Publications
Want AI Summaries of new PubMed Abstracts delivered to your In-box?
Enter search terms and have AI summaries delivered each week - change queries or unsubscribe any time!