Role of endoscopic ultrasound elastography in differential diagnosis of pancreatic solid masses
Joint Authors
Source
Issue
Vol. 2021, Issue 2 (31 Aug. 2021), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Publication Date
2021-08-31
Country of Publication
Qatar
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Pharmacy, Health & Medical Sciences
Abstract EN
Introduction: Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) elastogra- phy is another technique that measures the stiffness of tissue and adds more diagnostic value to EUS.
Objective: This study aimed to assess the ability of qualitative and quantitative EUS elastography in differentiating malignant from benign solid pancreatic masses.
Methods: This 2-year cross-sectional study enrolled 80 patients with solid pancreatic masses in the department of endoscopy in Alassad University Hospital who underwent conventional and elasto- graphy-assisted EUS and then followed for pathology through EUS-guided or CT-guided biopsy or surgery.
Results: Qualitative elastography using a 5-point scoring system was able to recognize malignant pathology (obtained by EUS-guided biopsy, CT- guided biopsy, or surgery) with a sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy rates of 100%, 28.6%, and 81.3%, respectively.
A quantitative method using hue histogram had a sensitivity of 71.2%–86.4% and specificity of 71.4%–81% with the best accuracy for histogram mean ratio (area under the curve, 0.867).
Conclusion: EUS elastography is a simple and good alternative method in differentiating malignant from benign pancreatic solid masses.
American Psychological Association (APA)
al-Misri, Bashshar& Ali, Ayman. 2021. Role of endoscopic ultrasound elastography in differential diagnosis of pancreatic solid masses. Qatar Medical Journal،Vol. 2021, no. 2, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1442128
Modern Language Association (MLA)
al-Misri, Bashshar& Ali, Ayman. Role of endoscopic ultrasound elastography in differential diagnosis of pancreatic solid masses. Qatar Medical Journal No. 2 (2021), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1442128
American Medical Association (AMA)
al-Misri, Bashshar& Ali, Ayman. Role of endoscopic ultrasound elastography in differential diagnosis of pancreatic solid masses. Qatar Medical Journal. 2021. Vol. 2021, no. 2, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1442128
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 7-8
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BIM-1442128