Preoperative characteristics and cytological features of 136 histologically confirmed pancreatic mucinous cystic neoplasms

CONCLUSIONSTo the authors' knowledge, the current study is the largest series to date analyzing the cytological features of histologically confirmed MCN. Cytology is insensitive but very specific for detecting a HR MCN and outperformed imaging for the detection of HR MCN. Endoscopic ultrasound‐guided fine‐needle aspiration and cytology should be performed on any clinically suspected MCN that is being considered for conservative management. Cancer Cytopathol 2016. © 2016 American Cancer Society.

Source: Cancer Cytopathology - December 6, 2016 Category: Pathology Authors: Aristana Scourtas, Jonathan C. Dudley, William R. Brugge, Abdurrahman Kadayifci, Mari Mino ‐Kenudson, Martha B. Pitman Tags: Original Article Source Type: research