Open AccessGenetic testing vs microforceps biopsy in pancreatic cysts: Systematic review and meta-analysis
Author(s) -
Sandra Faias,
Luísa Pereira,
Paula Chaves,
Marília Cravo
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
world journal of gastroenterology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.427
H-Index - 155
eISSN - 2219-2840
pISSN - 1007-9327
DOI - 10.3748/wjg.v25.i26.3450
Subject(s) - medicine , biopsy , endoscopic ultrasound , meta analysis , genetic testing , carcinoembryonic antigen , fine needle aspiration , radiology , cyst , pathology , cancer
Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) and cytology in pancreatic cystic fluid are suboptimal for evaluation of pancreatic cystic neoplasms. Genetic testing and microforceps biopsy are promising tools for pre-operative diagnostic improvement but comparative performance of both methods is unknown.