An Alternative Method Of Pancreatic Biopsy
Main Category: GastroIntestinal / GastroenterologyAlso Included In: Radiology / Nuclear Medicine
Article Date: 18 Jan 2010 - 2:00 PDT
| Patient / Public: | ![]() |
4 (2 votes) |
| Healthcare Prof: | ![]() |
5 (1 votes) |
It is reasonable to obtain a histological diagnosis before treating patients who have pancreatic masses and are unsuitable or unwilling to undergo surgery. As the pancreas is a deep seated organ surrounded by other vital structures, it is a challenge for the physician to obtain an adequate specimen for histological examination. Endoscopic ultrasound-guided biopsy of pancreatic masses has been proved to be a safe and effective method. However, if the hospital has no such facilities or patients are unwilling or intolerant of the procedure, computed tomography (CT)-guided biopsy is an alternative method.
A research article published on December 21, 2009 in the World Journal of Gastroenterology addresses this problem. A research team from Taiwan reviewed 34 CT-guided biopsies in patients with pancreas mass, of whom 24 (71%) had a direct path to the mass without passing through a major organ.
Their results showed tumor tissues were obtained in nine pancreatic biopsies, and histologic specimens for diagnosis were obtained in all cases. An immediate imaging study and clinical follow-up detected neither hemorrhage nor peritonitis. No delayed procedure-related complication was seen during the survival period of all patients.
They drew a conclusion that it is feasible to perform transgastric biopsy of a pancreatic lesion using a large needle.
Reference: Tseng HS, Chen CY, Chan WP, Chiang JH. Percutaneous transgastric computed tomography-guided biopsy of the pancreas using large needles.World J Gastroenterol 2009; 15(47): 5972-5975 http://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/15/5972.asp
Source: Ye-Ru Wang
World Journal of Gastroenterology
Visit our gastrointestinal / gastroenterology section for the latest news on this subject.
MLA
16 Feb. 2012. <http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/176309.php>
APA
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/176309.php.
Please note: If no author information is provided, the source is cited instead.
|
Rate this article: (Hover over the stars then click to rate) |
Patient / Public: |
or |
Health Professional: |
Add Your Opinion
Please note that we publish your name, but we do not publish your email address. It is only used to let you know when your message is published. We do not use it for any other purpose. Please see our privacy policy for more information.
If you write about specific medications or operations, please do not name health care professionals by name.
All opinions are moderated before being included (to stop spam)
Contact Our News Editors
For any corrections of factual information, or to contact the editors please use our feedback form.
![]()
Please send any medical news or health news press releases to:
Note: Any medical information published on this website is not intended as a substitute for informed medical advice and you should not take any action before consulting with a health care professional. For more information, please read our terms and conditions.





