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Dong W, Zhen D, Xiaoyan W, Bin C, Ruifeng W, Shanyu Q, Zhuoran L, Kai S, Wenming W, Aiming Y, Xi W. The effectiveness of endoscopic ultrasonography findings to distinguish benign and malignant intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm. Surg Endosc 2023:10.1007/s00464-022-09752-3. [PMID: 36881188 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-022-09752-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2021] [Accepted: 10/29/2022] [Indexed: 03/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Accurate evaluation of intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm (IPMN) is necessary to inform clinical decision-making. But it is still difficult to distinguish benign and malignant IPMN preoperatively. This study aims to evaluate the utility of EUS to predict the pathology of IPMN. METHODS Patients with IPMN who underwent endoscopic ultrasound within 3 months before surgery were collected from six centers. Logistic regression model and random forest model were used to determine risk factors associated with malignant IPMN. In both models, 70% and 30% of patients were randomly assigned to the exploratory group and validation group, respectively. Sensitivity, specificity, and ROC were used in model assessment. RESULTS Of the 115 patients, 56 (48.7%) had low-grade dysplasia (LGD), 25 (21.7%) had high-grade dysplasia (HGD), and 34 (29.6%) had invasive cancer (IC). Smoking history (OR = 6.95, 95%CI: 1.98-24.44, p = 0.002), lymphadenopathy (OR = 7.91, 95%CI: 1.60-39.07, p = 0.011), MPD > 7 mm (OR = 4.75, 95%CI: 1.56-14.47, p = 0.006) and mural nodules > 5 mm (OR = 8.79, 95%CI: 2.40-32.24, p = 0.001) were independent risk factors predicting malignant IPMN according to the logistic regression model. The sensitivity, specificity, and AUC were 0.895, 0.571, and 0.795 in the validation group. In the random forest model, the sensitivity, specificity, and AUC were 0.722, 0.823, and 0.773, respectively. In patients with mural nodules, random forest model could reach a sensitivity of 0.905 and a specificity of 0.900. CONCLUSIONS Using random forest model based on EUS data is effective to differentiate benign and malignant IPMN in this cohort, especially in patients with mural nodules.
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- Wu Dong
- Department of Gastroenterology, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100730, China
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410013, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Fourth Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150001, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100730, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100730, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100730, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100730, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100730, China.
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Approach to FNA of Pancreatic Cysts. Adv Anat Pathol 2022; 29:349-357. [DOI: 10.1097/pap.0000000000000378] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Thompson ED, Zhang ML, VandenBussche CJ. The Diagnostic Challenge of Evaluating Small Biopsies from the Pancreatobiliary System. Surg Pathol Clin 2022; 15:435-453. [PMID: 36049827 DOI: 10.1016/j.path.2022.05.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Examination of fine needle aspirations and small core biopsies of the pancreas can be an extremely difficult and treacherous area for the diagnostic pathologist. The pancreas often yields small and often fragmented specimens, which, in combination with the morphologic overlap between numerous neoplastic and nonneoplastic mimickers, generate multiple potential diagnostic pitfalls. The authors review this challenging topic and provide insight into resolving these pitfalls using morphologic pattern recognition and ancillary testing.
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- Elizabeth D Thompson
- Department of Pathology, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 600 N. Wolfe St., Baltimore, MD, USA; Department of Oncology, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 600 N. Wolfe St., Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Pathology, Massachusetts General Hospital, 55 Fruit St., Boston, MA 02114 USA
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- Department of Pathology, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 600 N. Wolfe St., Baltimore, MD, USA; Department of Oncology, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 600 N. Wolfe St., Baltimore, MD, USA.
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Geramizadeh B, Marzban M, Shojazadeh A, Kadivar A, Maleki Z. Intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm of the pancreas: Cytomorphology, imaging, molecular profile, and prognosis. Cytopathology 2021; 32:397-406. [PMID: 33792980 DOI: 10.1111/cyt.12973] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2020] [Revised: 02/15/2021] [Accepted: 02/24/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm (IPMN) constitutes up to 20% of all pancreatic resections, and has been increasing in recent years. Histomorphological findings of IPMN are well established; however, there are not many published papers regarding the cytological findings of IPMN on fine needle aspiration (FNA) specimens. We review the cytomorphological features, molecular profile, imaging findings, and prognosis of IPMN. METHODS The English literature was thoroughly searched with key phrases containing IPMN. OBSERVATIONS IPMN is a rare entity, affecting men and women equally and is usually diagnosed at the age of 60-70 years. The characteristic imaging features include a cystic lesion with associated dilatation of the main or branch pancreatic duct, and atrophy of surrounding pancreatic parenchyma. Cytomorphological features of IPMN include papillary fragments of mucinous epithelium in a background of abundant thick extracellular mucin, a hallmark feature. IPMNs should be evaluated for high-grade dysplasia, which manifests with nuclear atypia, nuclear moulding, prominent nucleoli, nuclear irregularity, and cellular crowding. Molecular profiling of IPMN along with carcinoembryonic antigen and amylase levels is useful in predicting malignancy or high-grade dysplasia arising in IPMN. Overall, the prognosis of IPMN is excellent except in those cases with high-grade dysplasia and malignant transformation. Postoperative surveillance is required for resected IPMNs. CONCLUSION IPMN requires a multidisciplinary approach for management. Cytomorphological findings of IPMN on FNA, in conjunction with tumour markers in pancreatic fluid cytology and imaging findings, are of paramount importance in clinical decision-making for IPMN.
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- Bita Geramizadeh
- Department of Pathology, Medical School of Shiraz University, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.,Transplant Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Department of Pathology, Medical School of Shiraz University, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- University of Maryland, College Park, MD, USA
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- Division of Cytopathology, Department of Pathology, The Johns-Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD, USA
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Jhala N, Srimunta P, Jhala D. Role of Ancillary Testing on Endoscopic US-Guided Fine Needle Aspiration Samples from Cystic Pancreatic Neoplasms. Acta Cytol 2019; 64:124-135. [PMID: 31509835 DOI: 10.1159/000502372] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2019] [Accepted: 07/22/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Pancreatic cysts are increasingly detected on imaging studies. Accurate determination of the cyst type is important to provide appropriate care for the patients. It is also very clear that not one single modality can provide adequate diagnostic information. A multidisciplinary approach is the key to the diagnosis of pancreatic cysts. In this setting, the role of ancillary testing, which includes biochemical testing (carcinoembryonic antigen and amylase levels in the cyst), molecular testing (e.g., KRAS, GNAS, VHL, and CTNB1), and/or immunohistochemical tests are very important to obtain an accurate diagnosis. This review will discuss helpful ancillary tests in common pancreatic cyst neoplasms and how to approach the diagnosis of pancreatic cysts.
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- Nirag Jhala
- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Temple University Hospital, Lewis Katz School of Medicine, Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA,
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- Visiting Fellow, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Lewis Katz School of Medicine, Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
- Pathology and Laboratory Services, CMC Philadelphia VA Medical Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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Chebib I, Albanese E, Scourtas A, Pitman MB. Inspissated cyst fluid in endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration of pancreatic cysts. Diagn Cytopathol 2018; 46:395-399. [PMID: 29476610 DOI: 10.1002/dc.23912] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2017] [Revised: 01/31/2018] [Accepted: 02/07/2018] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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BACKGROUND Inspissated cyst fluid may be identified on pancreatic cyst aspiration cytology. We report on the cytomorphologic characteristics of inspissated cyst fluid on EUS-FNA of pancreatic cysts and correlate this finding with histopathology or multimodal (cytology, cyst fluid analysis, molecular pathology, imaging) classification of cyst type. METHODS The department archives were searched for pancreatic cyst fine-needle aspiration biopsies that contained dessicated, crystalline or inspissated material on cytologic preparations. RESULTS Twenty-eight cases of pancreatic cysts containing inspissated material were identified. The cytomorphology of the inspissated material ranged from fibrillary fan-like structure (54%), ball-like structures (57%), and granular material (43%). When present, the fibrillary inspissated material was associated with neoplastic mucinous cysts in 11/15 (73%) cases, but was also seen in 2 pseudocysts, 1 serous cystadenoma, and 1 cyst of uncertain type (suggestive of mucinous cyst on EUS). The presence of fibrillary inspissated cyst material on cytology had a positive predictive value of 79% and a specificity of 63% for a neoplastic mucinous cyst. CONCLUSION Although not highly specific, the presence of inspissated cyst fluid with fibrillary architecture should be recognized by cytopathologists and interpreted as at least "atypical" given the potential association with neoplastic mucinous cysts of the pancreas.
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- Ivan Chebib
- Division of Cytopathology, James Homer Wright Pathology Laboratories, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Division of Cytopathology, James Homer Wright Pathology Laboratories, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Division of Cytopathology, James Homer Wright Pathology Laboratories, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Division of Cytopathology, James Homer Wright Pathology Laboratories, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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Moutinho-Ribeiro P, Macedo G, Melo SA. Pancreatic Cancer Diagnosis and Management: Has the Time Come to Prick the Bubble? Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2018; 9:779. [PMID: 30671023 PMCID: PMC6331408 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2018.00779] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2018] [Accepted: 12/11/2018] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Pancreatic cancer (PC) is associated with poor prognosis and very dismal survival rates. The most effective possibility of cure is tumor resection, which is only possible in about 15% of patients diagnosed at early stages of disease progression. Recent whole-genome sequencing studies pointed genetic alterations in 12 core signaling pathways in PC. These observations hint at the possibility that the initial mutation in PC might appear nearly 20 years before any symptoms occur, suggesting that a large window of opportunity may exist for early detection. Biomarkers with the potential to identify pre-neoplastic disease or very early stages of cancer are of great promise to improve patient survival. The concept of liquid biopsy refers to a minimally invasive sampling and analysis of liquid biomarkers that can be isolated from body fluids, primarily blood, urine and saliva. A myriad of circulating molecules may be useful as tumor markers, including cell-free DNA (cfDNA), cell-free RNA (cfRNA), circulating tumor cells (CTC), circulating tumor proteins, and extracellular vesicles, more specifically exosomes. In this review, we discuss with more detail the potential role of exosomes in several aspects related to PC, from initiation to tumor progression and its applicability in early detection and treatment. Exosomes are small circulating extracellular vesicles of 50-150 nm in diameter released from the plasma membrane by almost all cells and exhibit some advantages over other biomarkers. Exosomes are central players of intercellular communication and they have been implicated in a series of biological process, including tumorigenesis, migration and metastasis. Several exosomal microRNAs and proteins have been observed to distinguish PC from benign pancreatic diseases and healthy controls. Besides their possible role in diagnosis, understanding exosomes functions in cancer has clarified the importance of microenvironment in PC progression as well as its influence in proliferation, metastasis and resistance to chemotherapy. Increasing knowledge on cancer exosomes provides valuable insights on new therapeutic targets and can potentially open new strategies to treat this disease. Continuous research is needed to ascertain the reliability of using exosomes and their content as potential biomarkers, so that, hopefully, in the near future, they will provide the opportunity for early diagnosis, treatment intervention and increase survival of PC patients.
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- Pedro Moutinho-Ribeiro
- Department of Gastroenterology, Centro Hospitalar São João, Porto, Portugal
- Faculty of Medicine of the University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Centro Hospitalar São João, Porto, Portugal
- Faculty of Medicine of the University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
- *Correspondence: Guilherme Macedo
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- Faculty of Medicine of the University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
- Institute for Research Innovation in Health (i3S), Porto, Portugal
- Institute of Pathology and Molecular Immunology of the University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
- Sónia A. Melo
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Wang X, Tan CL, Song HY, Yao Q, Liu XB. Duodenum and ventral pancreas preserving subtotal pancreatectomy for low-grade malignant neoplasms of the pancreas: An alternative procedure to total pancreatectomy for low-grade pancreatic neoplasms. World J Gastroenterol 2017; 23:6457-6466. [PMID: 29085195 PMCID: PMC5643271 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v23.i35.6457] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2017] [Revised: 07/27/2017] [Accepted: 08/15/2017] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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AIM To describe the indications, technique and outcomes of the novel surgical procedure of duodenum and ventral pancreas preserving subtotal pancreatectomy (DVPPSP).
METHODS Data collected retrospectively from 43 patients who underwent DVPPSP and TP between 2009 and 2015 in our single centre were analysed. For enrolment, only patients with low-grade pancreatic neoplasms, such as pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors, intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms (IPMNs), and solid pseudo-papillary tumors, were included. Ten DVPPSP (group 1) and 13 TP (group 2) patients were selected in this study.
RESULTS There were no significant differences in age, gender, comorbidities, preoperative symptoms, American Society of Anesthesiologists score or indications for surgery between the two groups. The most common indication was IPMN for DVPPSP and TP (60% vs 85%, P = 0.411). Compared with the TP group, the DVPPSP group had comparable postoperative morbidities (P = 0.405) and mortalities (both nil), but significantly shorter operative time (232 ± 19.6 min vs 335 ± 32.3 min, P < 0.001). DVPPSP preserved better long-term pancreatic function with less supplementary therapy (P < 0.001) and better quality of life (QoL) after surgery, including better scores in social (P = 0.042) and global health (P = 0.047) on functional scales and less appetite loss (P = 0.049) on the symptom scale.
CONCLUSION DVPPSP is a feasible and safe procedure that could be an alternative to TP for low-grade neoplasms arising from the body and tail region but across the neck region of the pancreas; DVPPSP had better metabolic function and QoL after surgery.
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- Xing Wang
- Department of Pancreatic Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Pancreatic Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Pancreatic Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan Province, China
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- West China School of Public Health, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Pancreatic Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan Province, China
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Moutinho-Ribeiro P, Coelho R, Giovannini M, Macedo G. Pancreatic cancer screening: Still a delusion? Pancreatology 2017; 17:754-765. [PMID: 28739291 DOI: 10.1016/j.pan.2017.07.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2017] [Revised: 06/17/2017] [Accepted: 07/05/2017] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Pancreatic adenocarcinoma represents the fourth most common cause of cancer mortality and death due to pancreatic cancer (PC) have increased since 2003. Its incidence has also raised about 30% in the past decade and it is expected to become the second cause of cancer mortality by 2020 in the USA. Most PC present with metastatic disease and improvements in treatment outcomes for this group have been disappointing. These observations support the idea that screening to identify patients at an earlier stage might be an important strategy in improving overall PC outcomes. Many protocols have been tested, nevertheless, by now there is no effective screening program. Given the overall low incidence of disease and the current lack of accurate, inexpensive and noninvasive screening tests, the consensus is that widespread population-based screening for PC in the general population or in patients with only one affected first-degree relative is neither practicable nor indicated in most countries. However, a different scenario is screening patients with higher risk for PC, most of them with hereditary conditions predisposing the development of this neoplasia. In fact, some guidelines are now available helping to select these individuals at risk and to screen them, in order to achieve early detection of PC.
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- Pedro Moutinho-Ribeiro
- Department of Gastroenterology, Centro Hospitalar São João, Porto, Portugal; Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, Portugal.
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Centro Hospitalar São João, Porto, Portugal
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- Endoscopic Unit, Paoli-Calmettes Institute, Marseilles, France
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Centro Hospitalar São João, Porto, Portugal; Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, Portugal
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Tanaka M, Fernández-Del Castillo C, Kamisawa T, Jang JY, Levy P, Ohtsuka T, Salvia R, Shimizu Y, Tada M, Wolfgang CL. Revisions of international consensus Fukuoka guidelines for the management of IPMN of the pancreas. Pancreatology 2017; 17:738-753. [PMID: 28735806 DOI: 10.1016/j.pan.2017.07.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1022] [Impact Index Per Article: 146.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2017] [Revised: 07/12/2017] [Accepted: 07/12/2017] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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The management of intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm (IPMN) continues to evolve. In particular, the indications for resection of branch duct IPMN have changed from early resection to more deliberate observation as proposed by the international consensus guidelines of 2006 and 2012. Another guideline proposed by the American Gastroenterological Association in 2015 restricted indications for surgery more stringently and recommended physicians to stop surveillance if no significant change had occurred in a pancreatic cyst after five years of surveillance, or if a patient underwent resection and a non-malignant IPMN was found. Whether or not it is safe to do so, as well as the method and interval of surveillance, has generated substantial debate. Based on a consensus symposium held during the meeting of the International Association of Pancreatology in Sendai, Japan, in 2016, the working group has revised the guidelines regarding prediction of invasive carcinoma and high-grade dysplasia, surveillance, and postoperative follow-up of IPMN. As the working group did not recognize the need for major revisions of the guidelines, we made only minor revisions and added most recent articles where appropriate. The present guidelines include updated information and recommendations based on our current understanding, and highlight issues that remain controversial or where further research is required.
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- Masao Tanaka
- Department of Surgery, Shimonoseki City Hospital, Shimonoseki, Japan.
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Komagome Metropolitan Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Hepatobiliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Pôle des Maladies de l'Appareil Digestif, Service de Gastroentérologie-Pancréatologie, Hopital Beaujon, Clichy Cedex, France
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- Department of Surgery and Oncology, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of General and Pancreatic Surgery, The Pancreas Institute, University of Verona Hospital Trust, Verona, Italy
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- Dept. of Gastroenterological Surgery, Aichi Cancer Center, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Cameron Division of Surgical Oncology and The Sol Goldman Pancreatic Cancer Research Center, Department of Surgery, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA
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Immunohistochemical Antibody Panel for the Differential Diagnosis of Pancreatic Ductal Carcinoma From Gastrointestinal Contamination and Benign Pancreatic Duct Epithelium in Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Fine-Needle Aspiration. Pancreas 2017; 46:531-538. [PMID: 28099249 DOI: 10.1097/mpa.0000000000000774] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The diagnosis of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) by endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration (EUS-FNA) can be challenging to distinguish tumor cells from benign epithelium (BE). The aim of the present study was to set a minimal antibody panel to differentiate PDAC from contaminated BE in EUS-FNA specimens. METHODS Immunohistochemistry using claudin 4, EZH2, Ki-67, maspin, p53, and S100P was performed on tissue microarray sections containing 53 PDACs and 33 BE as well as cell blocks of EUS-FNA including 53 PDACs and 22 BE. The positive rate was scored as 0 to 4+. The receiver operating characteristic curve was applied to determine a cutoff point, and the Classification And Regression Trees method was used to obtain a classification tree of the best panel. RESULTS The cutoff point was 1+ for claudin 4, EZH2, Ki-67, p53, and S100P and 2+ for maspin. All BE scored 0 for p53. The classification tree revealed using p53, S100P, and claudin 4 was the most powerful. The sensitivity and specificity of the tree were 96.2% and 100% in tissue microarrays and 100% and 95.5% in EUS-FNA, respectively. CONCLUSIONS The classification tree using p53, S100P, and claudin 4 seems to successfully distinguish PDAC from the accompanying BE.
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Pancreatic cytopathology, particularly through the use of endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration (FNA), has excellent specificity and sensitivity for the diagnosis of pancreatic lesions. Such diagnoses can help guide preoperative management of patients, provide prognostic information, and confirm diagnoses in patients who are not surgical candidates. Furthermore, FNA can be used to obtain cyst fluid for ancillary tests that can improve the diagnosis of cystic lesions. In this article, we describe the cytomorphological features and differential diagnoses of the most commonly encountered pancreatic lesions on FNA.
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- Jennifer A Collins
- Department of Pathology, The Johns Hopkins Hospital, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 600 North Wolfe Street, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA
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- Department of Pathology, The Johns Hopkins Hospital, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 600 North Wolfe Street, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA
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- Department of Pathology, The Johns Hopkins Hospital, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 600 North Wolfe Street, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA.
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Shirley LA, Walker J, Krishna S, El-Dika S, Muscarella P, Ellison EC, Schmidt CR, Bloomston M. Routine Cyst Fluid Cytology Is Not Indicated in the Evaluation of Pancreatic Cystic Lesions. J Gastrointest Surg 2016; 20:1581-5. [PMID: 27230996 DOI: 10.1007/s11605-016-3175-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2015] [Accepted: 05/18/2016] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND The work-up of cystic lesions of the pancreas often involves endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) with fine needle aspiration (FNA). In addition to CEA and amylase measurement, fluid is routinely sent for cytologic examination. We evaluated the utility of cytologic findings in clinical decision-making. MATERIALS AND METHODS Records of patients who underwent EUS-guided pancreatic cyst aspiration were reviewed. Findings from axial imaging and EUS were compared to cyst fluid cytology as well as fluid amylase and CEA. All results were then compared to final diagnosis, determined by clinical analysis for those patients not resected, and surgical pathology report for those who underwent resection. RESULTS A total of 167 patients were reviewed. Of 48 patients with suspicious findings on imaging, cytology yielded diagnostic information in 89.6 % of cases (43 patients). However, in the 119 patients where no suspicious components were revealed on imaging, fluid cytology yielded no significant diagnostic results in any case. In all cases where mucin was noted on cytologic review, thick fluid was also seen at the time of aspiration. DISCUSSION In our cohort of patients with cystic pancreatic lesions, cytologic analysis of pancreatic cyst fluid yielded no diagnostic benefit over radiologic findings alone. In such cases where fluid is to be aspirated, specimens that would otherwise be sent for cytologic evaluation would be better served for other purposes, such as molecular analysis or banking for future research.
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- Lawrence A Shirley
- Division of Surgical Oncology, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, 410 W. 10th Ave, N924 Doan Hall, Columbus, OH, 43210, USA.
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY, USA
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- Department of Surgery, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Division of Surgical Oncology, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, 410 W. 10th Ave, N924 Doan Hall, Columbus, OH, 43210, USA
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- Division of Surgical Oncology, 21st Century Oncology, Ft. Myers, FL, USA
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Adsay V, Mino-Kenudson M, Furukawa T, Basturk O, Zamboni G, Marchegiani G, Bassi C, Salvia R, Malleo G, Paiella S, Wolfgang CL, Matthaei H, Offerhaus GJ, Adham M, Bruno MJ, Reid M, Krasinskas A, Klöppel G, Ohike N, Tajiri T, Jang KT, Roa JC, Allen P, Castillo CFD, Jang JY, Klimstra DS, Hruban RH. Pathologic Evaluation and Reporting of Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Neoplasms of the Pancreas and Other Tumoral Intraepithelial Neoplasms of Pancreatobiliary Tract: Recommendations of Verona Consensus Meeting. Ann Surg 2016; 263:162-77. [PMID: 25775066 PMCID: PMC4568174 DOI: 10.1097/sla.0000000000001173] [Citation(s) in RCA: 167] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND There are no established guidelines for pathologic diagnosis/reporting of intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms (IPMNs). DESIGN An international multidisciplinary group, brought together by the Verona Pancreas Group in Italy-2013, was tasked to devise recommendations. RESULTS (1) Crucial to rule out invasive carcinoma with extensive (if not complete) sampling. (2) Invasive component is to be documented in a full synoptic report including its size, type, grade, and stage. (3) The term "minimally invasive" should be avoided; instead, invasion size with stage and substaging of T1 (1a, b, c; ≤ 0.5, > 0.5-≤ 1, > 1 cm) is to be documented. (4) Largest diameter of the invasion, not the distance from the nearest duct, is to be used. (5) A category of "indeterminate/(suspicious) for invasion" is acceptable for rare cases. (6) The term "malignant" IPMN should be avoided. (7) The highest grade of dysplasia in the non-invasive component is to be documented separately. (8) Lesion size is to be correlated with imaging findings in cysts with rupture. (9) The main duct diameter and, if possible, its involvement are to be documented; however, it is not required to provide main versus branch duct classification in the resected tumor. (10) Subtyping as gastric/intestinal/pancreatobiliary/oncocytic/mixed is of value. (11) Frozen section is to be performed highly selectively, with appreciation of its shortcomings. (12) These principles also apply to other similar tumoral intraepithelial neoplasms (mucinous cystic neoplasms, intra-ampullary, and intra-biliary/cholecystic). CONCLUSIONS These recommendations will ensure proper communication of salient tumor characteristics to the management teams, accurate comparison of data between analyses, and development of more effective management algorithms.
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- Volkan Adsay
- Department of Pathology, Emory University School of Medicine and Winship Cancer Institute, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Department of Pathology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Pathology, Tokyo Women’s Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Pathology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Sol Goldman Pancreatic Cancer Research Center, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Pathology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Edouard Herriot Hospital, HCL, Lyon, France
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Erasmus University Medical Center, Rotterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Pathology, Emory University School of Medicine and Winship Cancer Institute, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Department of Pathology, Emory University School of Medicine and Winship Cancer Institute, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Department of Pathology, Technical University, München, Germany
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- Department of Pathology, Showa University Fujigaoka Hospital, Yokohama, Japan
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- Department of Pathology, Tokai University Hachioji Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Pathology, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pathology, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Chile
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- Department of Surgery, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Pathology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, USA
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- Department of Pathology, Sol Goldman Pancreatic Cancer Research Center, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, USA
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Scheiman JM, Hwang JH, Moayyedi P. American gastroenterological association technical review on the diagnosis and management of asymptomatic neoplastic pancreatic cysts. Gastroenterology 2015; 148:824-48.e22. [PMID: 25805376 DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2015.01.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 263] [Impact Index Per Article: 29.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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- James M Scheiman
- Department of Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, Michigan
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hamilton Health Sciences, Farncombe Family Digestive Health Research Institute, McMaster University Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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Current recommendations for surveillance and surgery of intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms may overlook some patients with cancer. J Gastrointest Surg 2015; 19:258-65. [PMID: 25373706 PMCID: PMC4305480 DOI: 10.1007/s11605-014-2693-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2014] [Accepted: 10/26/2014] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND The 2012 Sendai Criteria recommend that patients with 3 cm or larger branch duct intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms (BD-IPMN) without any additional "worrisome features" or "high-risk stigmata" may undergo close observation. Furthermore, endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) is not recommended for BD-IPMN <2 cm. These changes have generated concern among physicians treating patients with pancreatic diseases. The purposes of this study were to (i) apply the new Sendai guidelines to our institution's surgically resected BD-IPMN and (ii) reevaluate cyst size cutoffs in identifying patients with lesions harboring high-grade dysplasia or invasive cancer. METHODS We retrospectively reviewed 150 patients at a university medical center with preoperatively diagnosed and pathologically confirmed IPMNs. Sixty-six patients had BD-IPMN. Pathologic grade was dichotomized into low-grade (low or intermediate grade dysplasia) or high-grade/invasive (high-grade dysplasia or invasive cancers). Fisher's exact test, chi-square test, student's t test, linear regression, and receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analyses were performed. RESULTS The median BD-IPMN size on imaging was 2.4 cm (interquartile range 1.5-3.0). Fifty-one (77 %) low-grade and 15 (23 %) high-grade/invasive BD-IPMN were identified. ROC analysis demonstrated that cyst size on preoperative imaging is a reasonable predictor of grade with an area under the curve of 0.691. Two-thirds of high-grade/invasive BD-IPMN were <3 cm (n = 10). Compared to a cutoff of 3, 2 cm was associated with higher sensitivity (73.3 vs. 33.3 %) and negative predictive value (83.3 vs. 80 %, NPV) for high-grade/invasive BD-IPMN. Mural nodules on endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) or atypical cells on endoscopic ultrasound-fine needle aspiration (EUS-FNA) were identified in all cysts <2 and only 50 % of those <3 cm. Forty percent of cysts >3 cm were removed based on size alone. DISCUSSION/CONCLUSIONS Our results suggest that "larger" size on noninvasive imaging can indicate high-grade/invasive cysts, and EUS-FNA may help identify "smaller" cysts with high-grade/invasive pathology.
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Klöppel G, Basturk O, Schlitter AM, Konukiewitz B, Esposito I. Intraductal neoplasms of the pancreas. Semin Diagn Pathol 2014; 31:452-466. [DOI: 10.1053/j.semdp.2014.08.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 72] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Seo DC, Lee TH, Jeen YM, Kim HG, Kim EB, Lee SC. Endoscopic ultrasound-guided sampling of a metastatic mucinous adenocarcinoma mimicking a gastric subepithelial tumor. Clin Endosc 2014; 47:460-3. [PMID: 25325009 PMCID: PMC4198566 DOI: 10.5946/ce.2014.47.5.460] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2013] [Revised: 10/13/2013] [Accepted: 10/28/2013] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Metastatic mucinous adenocarcinoma of appendix origin and mimicking a gastric subepithelial tumor (SET) is very rare. Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)-guided sampling is a useful diagnostic method for SETs. However, the cytologic findings of metastatic mucinous adenocarcinoma are unfamiliar to many pathologists and gastroenterologists. These findings present a diagnostic challenge because the introduction of gastric epithelium and mucin into the specimen during the procedure can be misleading. This is the first reported experience of an EUS-guided sampling of a gastric SET in a patient with suspected appendiceal tumor, to make the diagnosis of a mucinous adenocarcinoma.
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- Dae Chul Seo
- Department of Internal Medicine, Digestive Disease Center, Soonchunhyang University Hospital, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Institute for Digestive Research, Digestive Disease Center, Soonchunhyang University Hospital, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Pathology, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Institute for Digestive Research, Digestive Disease Center, Soonchunhyang University Hospital, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Institute for Digestive Research, Digestive Disease Center, Soonchunhyang University Hospital, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Oncology, Soonchunhyang University Hospital, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Klassifikation und malignes Potenzial der zystischen Pankreastumoren. DER PATHOLOGE 2014; 36:99-112; quiz 113-4. [DOI: 10.1007/s00292-014-1971-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Lee PJ, Owens CL, Hutchinson L, Fischer AH. Intranuclear cytoplasmic inclusions are a specific feature of intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms that distinguish contaminating gastric epithelium. J Am Soc Cytopathol 2014; 3:108-113. [PMID: 31051700 DOI: 10.1016/j.jasc.2013.12.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2013] [Revised: 12/19/2013] [Accepted: 12/19/2013] [Indexed: 02/09/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Low-grade intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms (IPMN) are challenging to diagnose because of an absence of reliable morphologic or immunohistochemical features to distinguish them from contaminating gastric foveolar epithelium. After noting intranuclear cytoplasmic inclusions (ICIs) in some cases of IPMN, we investigated whether ICIs could be used as a specific feature to distinguish IPMN from gastric foveolar epithelium. MATERIALS AND METHODS A consecutive cohort of 61 transduodenal endoscopic fine-needle aspirations of histologically or clinically verified pancreatic IPMNs without high-grade dysplasia from 2005 to 2012 were identified. A control cohort of 24 endoscopic fine-needle aspirations containing gastric epithelium was selected from transgastric specimens of nonpancreatic targets from the same period. Every fragment of mucinous epithelium in the 2 cohorts was examined in alcohol-fixed and cell block sections at high magnification to identify ICIs. RESULTS ICIs were observed in 31% (19 of 61) of cases in mucinous epithelial fragments obtained by fine-needle aspirations from low-grade IPMNs. When present, they were seen in about 1% of all cells. No ICIs were identified in the control cohort of 24 patients with normal gastric epithelium (P = 0.001 Fisher exact test). BRAF mutation (V600E) testing was performed on 5 IPMN cases, and was negative in all cases including 2 with and 3 without ICIs. KRAS mutation testing was performed on 9 cases of IPMN cases. Two cases with ICIs tested positive for KRAS mutations. Four cases without ICIs also tested positive, and 3 cases without ICIs tested negative. CONCLUSIONS ICIs are a specific morphologic feature found in about one third of low-grade IPMNs, but absent in gastric foveolar epithelium. There is no obvious molecular correlate with the presence of ICIs.
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- Paul J Lee
- Department of Pathology, University of Massachusetts Memorial Health Care, 1 Innovation Drive, Biotech 3, Worcester, MA 01605.
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- Department of Pathology, University of Massachusetts Memorial Health Care, 1 Innovation Drive, Biotech 3, Worcester, MA 01605
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- Department of Pathology, University of Massachusetts Memorial Health Care, 1 Innovation Drive, Biotech 3, Worcester, MA 01605
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- Department of Pathology, University of Massachusetts Memorial Health Care, 1 Innovation Drive, Biotech 3, Worcester, MA 01605
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Wu RI, Yoon WJ, Brugge WR, Mino-Kenudson M, Pitman MB. Endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration (EUS-FNA) contributes to a triple-negative test in preoperative screening of pancreatic cysts. Cancer Cytopathol 2013; 122:412-9. [DOI: 10.1002/cncy.21385] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2013] [Revised: 10/28/2013] [Accepted: 11/13/2013] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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- Roseann I. Wu
- Department of Pathology; Massachusetts General Hospital; Boston Massachusetts
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- Gastrointestinal Unit; Massachusetts General Hospital; Boston Massachusetts
- Department of Internal Medicine; Inje University Seoul Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine; Seoul Korea
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- Gastrointestinal Unit; Massachusetts General Hospital; Boston Massachusetts
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- Department of Pathology; Massachusetts General Hospital; Boston Massachusetts
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- Department of Pathology; Massachusetts General Hospital; Boston Massachusetts
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Pitman MB, Centeno BA, Daglilar ES, Brugge WR, Mino-Kenudson M. Cytological criteria of high-grade epithelial atypia in the cyst fluid of pancreatic intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms. Cancer Cytopathol 2013; 122:40-7. [PMID: 23939829 DOI: 10.1002/cncy.21344] [Citation(s) in RCA: 71] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2013] [Revised: 07/18/2013] [Accepted: 07/19/2013] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND The recognition of epithelial cells with high-grade atypia (HGA) in the cyst fluid of an intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm (IPMN) identifies a cyst at high risk of invasive carcinoma. To the best of the authors' knowledge, the cytological features of HGA have not been systematically analyzed to define diagnostic criteria. METHODS Cell groups from patients with histologically confirmed branch-duct IPMNs were evaluated by 2 cytopathologists with expertise in pancreatic cytology. A consensus interpretation categorized the cell groups as having either low-grade (LG) or high-grade (HG) morphology. Characteristics regarding cell size and architecture, nuclear and cytoplasmic features, and background necrosis were analyzed. Performance characteristics were assessed using the Fisher exact test at 95% confidence intervals. RESULTS Sixty cell groups yielded 27 LG and 25 HG morphological groups. No consensus was reached for 8 groups, which were excluded from statistical analysis. Five features that were found to be significantly different between the LG and HG groups included: 1) cell size < a 12-μm duodenal enterocyte for HG and size equal for LG; 2) an increased nuclear-to-cytoplasmic (N/C) ratio; 3) marked nuclear membrane abnormalities; 4) abnormal chromatin pattern; and 5) background necrosis. The 3 most accurate features for the identification of HGA were background necrosis (88%), abnormal chromatin pattern (84%), and an increased N/C ratio (82%). CONCLUSIONS IPMN cyst fluid at high-risk of malignancy can be recognized most accurately by the presence of epithelial cells with HGA showing an increased N/C ratio, an abnormal chromatin pattern, and background necrosis.
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- Martha B Pitman
- Department of Pathology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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Pitman MB, Centeno BA, Genevay M, Fonseca R, Mino-Kenudson M. Grading epithelial atypia in endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration of intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms: An international interobserver concordance study. Cancer Cytopathol 2013; 121:729-36. [DOI: 10.1002/cncy.21334] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2013] [Accepted: 06/10/2013] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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- Martha B. Pitman
- Department of Pathology; Massachusetts General Hospital; Harvard Medical School; Boston Massachusetts
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- Department of Pathology; H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute; Tampa Florida
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- Lisboa Francisco Gentil Portuguese Institute of Oncology; Lisbon Portugal
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- Department of Pathology; Massachusetts General Hospital; Harvard Medical School; Boston Massachusetts
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OBJECTIVE The purpose of this review is to outline the management guidelines for the care of patients with cystic pancreatic lesions. CONCLUSION The guidelines are as follows: Annual imaging surveillance is generally sufficient for benign serous cystadenomas smaller than 4 cm and for asymptomatic lesions. Asymptomatic thin-walled unilocular cystic lesions smaller than 3 cm or side-branch intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms should be followed up with CT or MRI at 6 and 12 months interval after detection. Cystic lesions with more complex features or with growth rates greater than 1 cm/year should be followed more closely or recommended for resection if the patient's condition allows surgery. Symptomatic cystic lesions, neoplasms with high malignant potential, and lesions larger than 3 cm should be referred for surgical evaluation. Endoscopic ultrasound with fine-needle aspiration (FNA) biopsy can be used preoperatively to assess the risk of malignancy.
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Morgan TK, Hardiman K, Corless CL, White SL, Bonnah R, Van de Vrugt H, Sheppard BC, Grompe M, Cosar EF, Streeter PR. Human pancreatic cancer fusion 2 (HPC2) 1-B3: a novel monoclonal antibody to screen for pancreatic ductal dysplasia. Cancer Cytopathol 2012; 121:37-46. [PMID: 22811080 DOI: 10.1002/cncy.21223] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2011] [Revised: 04/02/2012] [Accepted: 06/11/2012] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND.: Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma is rarely detected early enough for patients to be cured. The objective of the authors was to develop a monoclonal antibody to distinguish adenocarcinoma and precancerous intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasia (IPMN) from benign epithelium. METHODS.: Mice were immunized with human pancreatic adenocarcinoma cells and monoclonal antibodies were screened against a panel of archived pancreatic tissue sections, including pancreatitis (23 cases), grade 1 IPMN (16 cases), grade 2 IPMN (9 cases), grade 3 IPMN (13 cases), and various grades of adenocarcinoma (17 cases). One monoclonal antibody, human pancreatic cancer fusion 2 (HPC2) 1-B3, which specifically immunostained adenocarcinoma and all grades of IPMN, was isolated. Subsequently, HPC2 1-B3 was evaluated in a retrospective series of 31 fine-needle aspiration (FNA) biopsies from clinically suspicious pancreatic lesions that had long-term clinical follow-up. RESULTS.: HPC2 1-B3 was negative in all 31 cases of chronic pancreatitis that were tested. In contrast, HPC2 1-B3 immunostained the cytoplasm and luminal surface of all 16 well- to moderately differentiated pancreatic ductal adenocarcinomas. It demonstrated only weak focal staining of poorly differentiated carcinomas. All high-grade IPMNs were found to be positive for HPC2 1-B3. The majority of low-grade to intermediate-grade IPMNs were positive (66% of cases). Immunostaining a separate series of pancreatic FNA cell blocks for HPC2 1-B3 demonstrated that the relative risk for detecting at least low-grade dysplasia (2.0 [95% confidence interval, 1.23-3.26]) was statistically significant (P = .002 by the Fisher exact test). CONCLUSIONS.: To reduce the mortality of pancreatic cancer, more effective early screening methods are necessary. The data from the current study indicate that a novel monoclonal antibody, HPC2 1-B3, may facilitate the diagnosis of early pancreatic dysplasia.
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- Terry K Morgan
- Department of Pathology, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, Oregon 97239, USA.
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Guan H, Gurda G, Lennon AM, Hruban RH, Erozan YS. Intraductal tubulopapillary neoplasm of the pancreas on fine needle aspiration: case report with differential diagnosis. Diagn Cytopathol 2012; 42:156-60. [PMID: 22807417 DOI: 10.1002/dc.22890] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2011] [Revised: 04/30/2012] [Accepted: 06/06/2012] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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Intraductal tubulopapillary neoplasm (ITPN) is a rare primary pancreatic neoplasm accounting for less than 1% of all pancreatic exocrine neoplasms and 3% of intraductal neoplasms of the pancreas. Data on this entity are still limited. Here, we report a case of ITPN with cytopathologic and histopathologic findings. A 41-year-old woman with a 2.2 cm cyst in the head of the pancreas for five years was referred to our institution. The endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration produced cytospins were moderately cellular with a few fragments of markedly atypical epithelium. The neoplastic cells displayed high-grade nuclear atypia with enlarged, eccentric nuclei, anisonucleosis and prominent nucleoli, irregular nuclear membranes, high nucleus to cytoplasmic (N/C) ratios, and a moderate amount of cytoplasm with no intracytoplasmic mucin. Histologically, the lesion was found to be an ITPN with focal high-grade dysplasia. No invasive carcinoma was identified. The neoplastic cells exhibited luminal immunolabeling for MUC-1, but were negative for MUC-2, trypsin, chymotrypsin, and P53. Approximately 5% of the neoplastic cells showed Ki-67 immunoreactivity. ITPN of pancreas may be a source of markedly atypical epithelial cells in pancreatic cystic aspiration. Clinical and radiographic findings, molecular mutational analysis, in combination with cytological features are essential to differentiate it from other disease entities.
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- Hui Guan
- Department of Pathology, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
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Tanaka M, Fernández-del Castillo C, Adsay V, Chari S, Falconi M, Jang JY, Kimura W, Levy P, Pitman MB, Schmidt CM, Shimizu M, Wolfgang CL, Yamaguchi K, Yamao K. International consensus guidelines 2012 for the management of IPMN and MCN of the pancreas. Pancreatology 2012; 12:183-97. [PMID: 22687371 DOI: 10.1016/j.pan.2012.04.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1556] [Impact Index Per Article: 129.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2011] [Revised: 04/06/2012] [Accepted: 04/08/2012] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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The international consensus guidelines for management of intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm and mucinous cystic neoplasm of the pancreas established in 2006 have increased awareness and improved the management of these entities. During the subsequent 5 years, a considerable amount of information has been added to the literature. Based on a consensus symposium held during the 14th meeting of the International Association of Pancreatology in Fukuoka, Japan, in 2010, the working group has generated new guidelines. Since the levels of evidence for all items addressed in these guidelines are low, being 4 or 5, we still have to designate them "consensus", rather than "evidence-based", guidelines. To simplify the entire guidelines, we have adopted a statement format that differs from the 2006 guidelines, although the headings are similar to the previous guidelines, i.e., classification, investigation, indications for and methods of resection and other treatments, histological aspects, and methods of follow-up. The present guidelines include recent information and recommendations based on our current understanding, and highlight issues that remain controversial and areas where further research is required.
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- Masao Tanaka
- Department of Surgery and Oncology, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka 812-8582, Japan.
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Accumulating data indicate that clinically available abdominal imaging tests such as EUS and MRI/MRCP can detect asymptomatic precursor benign (IPMN, PanIN) and invasive malignant pancreatic neoplasms, such as ductal adenocarcinoma, in individuals with an inherited predisposition. These asymptomatic FPCs detected have been more likely to be resectable, compared to symptomatic tumors. The most challenging part of screening high-risk individuals is the selection of individuals with high-grade precursor neoplasms for preventive treatment (ie, surgical resection before development of invasive cancer). Ongoing and future research should focus on formulating and validating a model for FPC risk and neoplastic progression using patient characteristics, imaging, and biomarkers. The comparative cost and effectiveness of various approaches for screening and surveillance of high-risk individuals also deserves study. For now, screening is best performed in high-risk individuals within the research protocols in academic centers with multidisciplinary teams with expertise in genetics, gastroenterology, radiology, surgery, and pathology.
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Cytology adds value to imaging studies for risk assessment of malignancy in pancreatic mucinous cysts. Ann Surg 2012. [PMID: 22041510 DOI: 10.1097/sla.0b013e318238] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Evaluate the value of cytology relative to imaging features in risk assessment for malignancy as defined in the Sendai Guidelines. BACKGROUND The Sendai Guidelines list symptoms, cyst size >30 mm, dilated main pancreatic duct (MPD) >6 mm, mural nodule (MN) and "positive" cytology as high risk stigmata for malignancy warranting surgical triage. METHODS We reviewed clinical, radiological and cytological data of 112 patients with histologically confirmed mucinous cysts of the pancreas evaluated in a single tertiary medical center. Cytology slides were blindly re-reviewed and epithelial cells grouped as either benign or high-grade atypia (HGA) [≥high-grade dysplasia]. Histologically, neoplasms were grouped as benign (low-grade and moderate dysplasia) and malignant (in situ and invasive carcinoma). Performance characteristics of cytology relative to other risk factors were evaluated. RESULTS Dilated MPD, MN, and HGA were independent predictors of malignancy (p < 0.0001), but not symptoms (p = 0.29) or cyst size >30 mm (p = 0.51). HGA was the most sensitive predictor of malignancy in all cysts (72%) and in small (≤30 mm) branch-duct intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm (BD IPMN; 67%), whereas also being specific (85 and 88%, respectively). MN and dilated MPD were highly specific (>90%), but insensitive (39%-44%). Cytology detected 30% more cancers in small cysts than dilated MPD or MN and half of the cancers without either of these high-risk imaging features. CONCLUSIONS Cytology adds value to the radiological assessment of predicting malignancy in mucinous cysts, particularly in small BD IPMN.
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Cytology adds value to imaging studies for risk assessment of malignancy in pancreatic mucinous cysts. Ann Surg 2012; 254:977-83. [PMID: 22041510 DOI: 10.1097/sla.0b013e3182383118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 125] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Evaluate the value of cytology relative to imaging features in risk assessment for malignancy as defined in the Sendai Guidelines. BACKGROUND The Sendai Guidelines list symptoms, cyst size >30 mm, dilated main pancreatic duct (MPD) >6 mm, mural nodule (MN) and "positive" cytology as high risk stigmata for malignancy warranting surgical triage. METHODS We reviewed clinical, radiological and cytological data of 112 patients with histologically confirmed mucinous cysts of the pancreas evaluated in a single tertiary medical center. Cytology slides were blindly re-reviewed and epithelial cells grouped as either benign or high-grade atypia (HGA) [≥high-grade dysplasia]. Histologically, neoplasms were grouped as benign (low-grade and moderate dysplasia) and malignant (in situ and invasive carcinoma). Performance characteristics of cytology relative to other risk factors were evaluated. RESULTS Dilated MPD, MN, and HGA were independent predictors of malignancy (p < 0.0001), but not symptoms (p = 0.29) or cyst size >30 mm (p = 0.51). HGA was the most sensitive predictor of malignancy in all cysts (72%) and in small (≤30 mm) branch-duct intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm (BD IPMN; 67%), whereas also being specific (85 and 88%, respectively). MN and dilated MPD were highly specific (>90%), but insensitive (39%-44%). Cytology detected 30% more cancers in small cysts than dilated MPD or MN and half of the cancers without either of these high-risk imaging features. CONCLUSIONS Cytology adds value to the radiological assessment of predicting malignancy in mucinous cysts, particularly in small BD IPMN.
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Krishna SG, Lee JH. Endosonography in solid and cystic pancreatic tumors. JOURNAL OF INTERVENTIONAL GASTROENTEROLOGY 2011; 1:193-201. [PMID: 22586537 DOI: 10.4161/jig.1.4.19971] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2011] [Accepted: 12/23/2011] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Pancreatic tumors being either benign or malignant can be solid or cystic. Although diverse in presentation, their imaging features share commonalities and it is often difficult to distinguish these tumors. Endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) is the most sensitive of the imaging procedures currently available for characterizing pancreatic tumors, and is especially good in identifying the smaller sized tumors. Additional applications inclusive of EUS-guided fine needle aspiration (EUS-FNA) are useful in tissue sampling and preoperative staging of pancreatic tumors.Although diagnostic capabilities have greatly evolved with advances in EUS and tissue processing technology (cytology, tumor markers, DNA analysis), differentiation of benign and malignant neoplasms, neoplastic and non-neoplastic (chronic pancreatitis) conditions, continues to be challenging.Recent innovative applications include contrast-enhanced EUS with Doppler mode, contrast-enhanced harmonic EUS, 3-dimensinal EUS, and EUS elastography. Incorporation of these methods has improved the differential diagnosis of pancreatic tumors. Finally, a multi-disciplinary approach involving radiology, gastroenterology and surgical specialties is often necessary for accurate diagnosis and management of solid and cystic pancreatic tumors.
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- Somashekar G Krishna
- Deptment of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA
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Pancreatic cytopathology plays a critical role in the management of patients with cystic and solid pancreatic masses. The frequency of pancreatic fine-needle aspiration continues to increase and general surgical pathologists and cytopathologists need to be aware of the most commonly encountered entities as well as the pitfalls associated with gastrointestinal tract contaminants in endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration. This article focuses on the most commonly encountered pancreatic lesions and the importance of correlation of cytologic features with clinical, radiologic, and ancillary studies for accurate diagnosis.
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- Michelle Reid
- Department of Pathology, Emory University Hospital, 1364 Clifton Road NE, Room H190, Atlanta, GA 30322, USA.
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Clinicopathologic analysis of surgically proven intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms of the pancreas in SNUH: a 15-year experience at a single academic institution. Langenbecks Arch Surg 2010; 397:93-102. [PMID: 20640860 DOI: 10.1007/s00423-010-0674-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 84] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2010] [Accepted: 06/15/2010] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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PURPOSE The clinical importance of intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm of the pancreas (IPMN) has been increasing with a large number of newly diagnosed IPMN. This study was designed to explore the characteristics of resected IPMN and to determine the predictive factors for malignant and invasive IPMN. METHODS Retrospective review of a prospectively collected database was performed on 187 consecutive patients following IPMN surgery between 1994 and 2008 at a tertiary institute. The main duct type IPMN was radiologically defined as main pancreatic duct dilation >5 mm rather than previously defined ≥10 mm. RESULTS The morphologic types of IPMN included 28 main duct (IPMN-M, 15.0%), 118 branch duct (IPMN-Br, 63.1%), and 41 mixed (IPMN-Mixed, 21.9%) IPMNs. There were 23 patients with adenoma, 106 borderline atypia, 15 carcinoma in situ, and 43 invasive carcinoma. Sixty-nine extrapancreatic malignancies were diagnosed in 61 (32.6%) patients. Based on multivariate analysis, IPMN-M was statistically significant predictor of malignancy/invasiveness (p = 0.013/p = 0.028). In patients with IPMN-Br, the presence of mural nodule was a predictive factor for malignancy/invasiveness (p = 0.005/p = 0.002). In patients with IPMN-Mixed, mural nodule (p = 0.038/p = 0.047) and wall thickening (>2 mm, p = 0.015/p = 0.046) were risk factor for malignancy/invasiveness and elevated CA19-9 (p = 0.046) for invasiveness. CONCLUSIONS The main pancreatic duct diameter (>5 mm) is a significant predictor for malignancy and invasiveness. Therefore, IPMN patients with main pancreatic duct dilatation (>5 mm) should be considered surgical resection. Mural nodule is the indicator of surgery in IPMN-Br and IPMN-Mixed. In case of IPMN-Mixed with wall thickening or elevated serum CA19-9, surgical resection is recommended.
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Layfield LJ, Jarboe EA. Cytopathology of the pancreas: neoplastic and nonneoplastic entities. Ann Diagn Pathol 2010; 14:140-51. [PMID: 20227021 DOI: 10.1016/j.anndiagpath.2009.12.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2009] [Accepted: 12/19/2009] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Endoscopic ultrasound-directed fine-needle aspiration is a minimally invasive technique for the biopsy of pancreatic cysts and mass lesions. The technique is associated with low morbidity and high diagnostic accuracy. Interpretation of cytologic material obtained from the pancreas is complex because of the large number of reactive processes and benign and malignant neoplasms arising within the pancreas. The cytologic appearances of a majority of pancreatic neoplasms are characteristic, allowing precise recognition of the type of neoplasm present. Whereas separation of neuroendocrine, acinar, and ductal neoplasms is usually straightforward, the greatest diagnostic challenge in pancreatic fine-needle aspiration is the separation of atypical epithelium secondary to chronic pancreatitis from well-differentiated ductal adenocarcinoma. Recently, a number of in situ lesions have been identified, complicating the cytologic diagnosis of pancreatic neoplasia. These noninvasive lesions include pancreatic intraepithelial neoplasia and intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm.
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- Lester J Layfield
- Department of Pathology, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT 84112, USA.
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Pitman MB, Lewandrowski K, Shen J, Sahani D, Brugge W, Fernandez-del Castillo C. Pancreatic cysts. Cancer Cytopathol 2009; 118:1-13. [DOI: 10.1002/cncy.20059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 117] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Ringold DA, Shah RJ. Peroral pancreatoscopy in the diagnosis and management of intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasia and indeterminate pancreatic duct pathology. Gastrointest Endosc Clin N Am 2009; 19:601-13. [PMID: 19917466 DOI: 10.1016/j.giec.2009.07.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Peroral pancreatoscopy (POP) is an exciting modality for the evaluation of pancreatic diseases. It has proved efficacy in the evaluation of suspected intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasia and allows for a determination of the presence and extent of pancreatic duct involvement. When other imaging modalities are inconclusive, POP seems a useful adjunct in the evaluation of indeterminate pancreatic duct strictures and permits tissue sampling under direct vision. Despite recent advances, refinements in endoscope caliber, tip deflection, and optics are still required for more routine application in pancreatic diseases.
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- Daniel A Ringold
- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Colorado Denver, MS F735, 1635 Aurora Court, Room AIP 2.031, Aurora, CO 80045, USA
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Gonzalez Obeso E, Murphy E, Brugge W, Deshpande V. Pseudocyst of the pancreas: the role of cytology and special stains for mucin. Cancer 2009; 117:101-7. [PMID: 19365837 DOI: 10.1002/cncy.20000] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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BACKGROUND Currently, the preoperative diagnosis of a pancreatic cyst is based on clinical and imaging findings, frequently in conjunction with chemical analysis of cyst fluid and cytologic evaluation. The purpose of these diagnostic tests is to distinguish benign from malignant cysts of the pancreas. Accordingly, it is imperative to distinguish pancreatic pseudocysts from their mimics. In this study, the authors explored the cytomorphologic features of pseudocyst of the pancreas and evaluated the role of Alcian blue and mucicarmine stains in the cytologic evaluation of pancreatic cysts. METHODS Forty-two patients were identified who had an eventual diagnosis of pancreatic pseudocyst and had an endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspirate available. Clinical and imaging findings and chemical analyses of cyst fluid were recorded. The cytologic preparations were evaluated for gastrointestinal contamination, inflammatory cells, mucin, and pigmented material. The cytomorphologic features of 110 neoplastic mucinous cysts (intraductal papillary-mucinous neoplasms/mucinous cystic neoplasms of the pancreas) were evaluated and compared with the pseudocysts. RESULTS The majority of patients (95%) had a prior episode of pancreatitis. On imaging, the pseudocysts were unilocular (92%). In 69% of cases, the endosonographic diagnosis was that of a pseudocyst. The mean carcinoembryonic antigen level was 41 ng/mL. In contrast, the cytopathologist rendered a definitive diagnosis of pseudocyst in only 10% of cases. The majority of smears (75%) revealed neutrophils and/or histiocytes. Atypical epithelial clusters were identified in 3 cases, 1 of which was diagnosed as suspicious for carcinoma. Yellow pigmented material, which was identified in 13 pseudocysts (31%), was not observed in neoplastic mucinous cysts. Alcian blue- and mucicarmine-positive material was identified in 64% and 40% of pseudocysts, respectively, and in 57% and 38% of neoplastic mucinous cysts, respectively. CONCLUSIONS The diagnosis of a pseudocyst depended primarily on clinical and imaging findings and on chemical analysis of cyst fluid. The cytologic features frequently were nonspecific. The presence of yellow pigmented material served as a surrogate marker of a pseudocyst. Special stains for mucin did not distinguish pseudocysts from neoplastic mucinous cysts.
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- Elvira Gonzalez Obeso
- The James Homer Wright Pathology Laboratories, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02114, USA
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Sahani DV, Lin DJ, Venkatesan AM, Sainani N, Mino-Kenudson M, Brugge WR, Fernandez-Del-Castillo C. Multidisciplinary approach to diagnosis and management of intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms of the pancreas. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol 2009; 7:259-69. [PMID: 19121413 DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2008.11.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 61] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2008] [Revised: 10/28/2008] [Accepted: 11/02/2008] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms have gained recognition in recent years as premalignant precursors to pancreatic cancer that enable early detection and often are found incidentally at imaging. Accurate diagnosis and optimal, finely tuned management of these lesions are important and require collaboration across various disciplines, including radiology, endoscopy, surgery, and pathology. Several imaging modalities can visualize these lesions adequately, each with specific advantages and disadvantages. Multidetector computed tomography and magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography are generally the first-line imaging modalities; endoscopic imaging such as endoscopic ultrasound and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography are beneficial when the former 2 modalities are equivocal. Surgical candidates generally include patients with main duct lesions or branch duct lesions greater than 3 cm or any possessing a solid component. A management algorithm indicating when surgery should be pursued is proposed. For nonsurgical and postsurgical patients, follow-up management is important to monitor growth and recurrence, and risks from repeated radiation exposure should be taken into account. Furthermore, issues of multifocality and increased predisposition of the pancreas to ductal adenocarcinoma must be addressed at follow-up evaluation. A follow-up management algorithm also is proposed in this review.
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- Dushyant V Sahani
- Department of Radiology, Division of Abdominal Imaging and Intervention, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts 02114, USA.
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Aslan DL, Jessurun J, Gulbahce HE, Pambuccian SE, Adsay V, Mallery JS. Endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration features of a pancreatic neoplasm with predominantly intraductal growth and prominent tubular cytomorphology: Intraductal tubular carcinoma of the pancreas? Diagn Cytopathol 2008; 36:833-9. [DOI: 10.1002/dc.20880] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Canto MI. Screening and surveillance approaches in familial pancreatic cancer. Gastrointest Endosc Clin N Am 2008; 18:535-53, x. [PMID: 18674702 DOI: 10.1016/j.giec.2008.05.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Screening and surveillance for pancreatic cancer and its precursors is a relatively new indication for endoscopic ultrasound. It provides an alternative approach to the ineffective treatment of mostly incurable symptomatic pancreatic cancer. It is currently reserved for individuals with an increased risk for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, such as those who have inherited genetic syndromes (eg, patients who have Peutz-Jeghers syndrome or hereditary pancreatitis, germline mutation carriers of p16 and BRCA2) and at-risk relatives of patients who have familial pancreatic cancer. This article discusses the rationale for performing screening and surveillance, the types of patients who are eligible for screening, the diagnostic modalities and technique for screening, the diagnostic yield of screening, and the ongoing research.
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- Marcia Irene Canto
- Department of Medicine (Gastroenterology), Sol Goldman Pancreatic Cancer Research Center, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, 1830 East Monument Street, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA.
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Intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm (IPMN) is characterized by enhanced mucus secretion. It is a benign or low-grade neoplasm associated with a dilated main pancreatic duct, patulous ampullary orifice, and abundant mucus secretion. Foci of aggressive cancer may arise and become invasive. Surgery is the only treatment that can cure IPMN, but the extent of pancreatic resection and the intraoperative margins remain areas of controversy. The risks of total pancreatectomy must be weighed against the risk for developing cancer in the residual pancreas. Risks must be factored against the natural course of the disease and the likelihood of malignancy developing over the life expectancy.
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Gumbs AA, Grès P, Madureira FA, Gayet B. Laparoscopic vs. open resection of noninvasive intraductal pancreatic mucinous neoplasms. J Gastrointest Surg 2008; 12:707-12. [PMID: 17909923 DOI: 10.1007/s11605-007-0311-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2007] [Accepted: 08/16/2007] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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Required resection margins for noninvasive intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms (IPMNs) are a controversial issue. Over a 10-year period we have resected IPMNs from the entire pancreatic gland with minimally invasive techniques and compared our survival and complication rates with open controls to see if any difference in resection margins and outcomes could be observed. Data were collected retrospectively, including our first cases of advanced laparoscopic resections. Five-year Kaplan-Meier curves were calculated and statistical analysis was performed using the log rank and Student's T test for continuous variables. Chi square and Fisher's exact tests were used for analyzing categorical variables. From March 1997 to February 2006, we operated on 22 patients with noninvasive IPMNs, of which 9 (41%) were operated on laparoscopically and 13 (59%) using open techniques. Three patients underwent laparoscopic duodenopancreatectomy, compared to five in the open group. All resection margins were negative, but two patients required total pancreatectomy, both of which were performed laparoscopically. One of these was converted to open (11%) because of difficulty in reconstructing the biliary anastomosis. The overall complication rates were 56% for the laparoscopic group and 85% for the open group. Twenty-two percent of the laparoscopic group required reoperation and 11% required percutaneous drainage, compared to 15 and 23% in the open group, respectively. All patients are alive after a mean of 20 months (range = 2-43) in the laparoscopic group and 37 months (range = 1-121) in the open one (p > 0.05). Laparoscopic resection of noninvasive IPMNs of the entire pancreatic gland has similar complication and survival rates as open procedures. As a result, the laparoscopic approach is appropriate for noninvasive IPMNs of the entire pancreatic gland; however, larger cohorts are needed to see if any approach has superior outcomes. Because of these favorable results, studies are currently underway to see if the minimally invasive approach is also appropriate for invasive IPMNs.
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- Andrew A Gumbs
- Department of Medical and Surgical Digestive Diseases, Institut Mutualiste Montsouris, University Paris V, 42 Boulevard Jourdan, Paris 75014, France
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Intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms (IPMNs) of the pancreas are now a well-recognized category of slowly growing tumors with a remarkably better prognosis, even when malignant, than pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma. Their clinical and pathohistologic features have been increasingly attracting the attention of clinicians since their first description 25 years ago. Despite its burgeoning volume recently, accumulated literature devoted to IPMN still provides a low level of evidence with regard to diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis. Therefore, we performed a Medline-based systematic review of the literature aimed at clearly defining the clinicopathologic characteristics of pancreatic IPMN and determining the best currently available evidence-based principles of diagnosis and management of patients with this disease.
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Based on the experience to date with IPMNs, the approach to patients remains relatively complex. A meticulous and careful approach to diagnosis, oncologic risk assessment, operative planning, and surveillance is needed to adequately address these lesions. Indications for resection in patients with IPMN are (1) cancer, (2) cancer prevention in patients at high risk for malignant transformation, and (3) management of symptoms. Differentiating patients who have IPMNs by type is an important initial step in providing optimal care (Fig. 6). In patients with MPD involvement (main- and mixed-type IPMN), the risk of malignancy at resection is too high to justify nonoperative management unless comorbidity or patient preference precludes operation. Until better preoperative biomarkers of malignancy in main duct-involved IPMNs are available, it is our recommendation that all patients who are fit should undergo resection of the entire involved segment with appropriate adjustment and extension based on intraoperative pathology. Total pancreatectomy may be indicated for diffuse main duct involvement. In the more difficult and debated cohort (i.e., patients with side branch disease only), a more strategic approach to whether to resect is appropriate. Patients with malignant cytopathology, concerning radiologic features (i.e., mural nodules, associated mass), or symptoms attributable to IPMNs should be offered resection. Importantly, specific symptoms have variable importance in terms of oncologic risk and are worth characterizing in individual patients. Size alone should not be the determining oncologic factor for resection, although we acknowledge that the literature is unclear in this regard. Size of IPMNs (or any other cystic lesion) may be a nononcologic indication to resect for symptom control and when size or anticipated growth may complicate the ability to safely extirpate the lesion. Other factors that should be considered in determining whether to resect are number of lesions, need for prolonged surveillance, inability to adequately perform noninvasive surveillance (e.g., contraindication to MRI), difficulty in surveillance (extensive/diffuse multifocal disease), and patient tolerance of risk. The decision to resect in patients undergoing primary surveillance or secondary surveillance for IPMN should be similar to the indications for primary resection noted previously. The optimal surveillance regimen, however, is unknown. The optimal surveillance regimen depends on the timing and incidence of "recurrence" and "new metachronous IPMIN development," which are not fully understood, partly because of suboptimal preoperative imaging in patients with IPMNs. To solve this mystery, surgeons and pancreatologists should be encouraged to obtain optimal and timely imaging studies before taking patients to the operating room. Patients should be followed at least annually with history and physical and optimal cross-sectional imaging. Endoscopy and cytopathologic assessment should be considered at least biannually and more often when indicated by patient symptoms or concerning radiographic features. The surveillance interval should be decreased and extent of testing increased based on patients with higher oncologic risk stratification. Although resection in patients undergoing surveillance currently follows the same algorithm as patients undergoing primary resection, assessment of the main pancreatic duct in patients undergoing secondary surveillance after segmental pancreatectomy (particularly pancreaticoduodenectomy) is complicated. Although new data continue to clarify how and when to approach IPMNs with segmental or total pancreatic resection, many questions remain unanswered. Continued efforts to uncover a more accurate natural history and behavior for IPMN continue to fill the gaps in our current understanding and practice. In the meantime, it is critical to educate and frequently restratify oncologic risk in patients based on optimal and timely data (history and physical and radiographic, endoscopic, and cytopathologic results) and rigorous follow-up to guide patients in reaching a decision of whether and when to undergo IPMN resection.
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- Joshua A Waters
- Department of Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, 1044 West Walnut Street, Room R4-039, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA
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Distinguishing benign dissecting mucin (stromal mucin pools) from invasive mucinous carcinoma. Adv Anat Pathol 2008; 15:1-17. [PMID: 18156808 DOI: 10.1097/pap.0b013e31815e52aa] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Mucin dissecting stroma suggests the presence of an invasive mucinous (colloid) carcinoma. However, in virtually every organ in which invasive mucinous carcinoma exists, there exist benign mimickers associated with dissecting mucin. This article reviews diagnostic criteria for the differential diagnosis of mucinous lesions of the breast, pancreas, biliary tract, colon, appendix, and bladder, emphasizing practical points, which we find helpful in daily diagnostic surgical pathology practice.
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A clinical algorithm for the assessment of pancreatic lesions: utilization of 16- and 64-section multidetector CT and endoscopic ultrasound. Clin Radiol 2007; 62:1142-53. [DOI: 10.1016/j.crad.2007.05.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2006] [Revised: 05/01/2007] [Accepted: 05/22/2007] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Jang JY, Kim SW, Lee SE, Yang SH, Lee KU, Lee YJ, Kim SC, Han DJ, Choi DW, Choi SH, Heo JS, Cho BH, Yu HC, Yoon DS, Lee WJ, Lee HE, Kang GH, Lee JM. Treatment guidelines for branch duct type intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms of the pancreas: when can we operate or observe? Ann Surg Oncol 2007; 15:199-205. [PMID: 17909912 DOI: 10.1245/s10434-007-9603-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 138] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2007] [Revised: 07/22/2007] [Accepted: 07/27/2007] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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BACKGROUND The objectives of this study were to investigate the clinicopathological features of branch intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm (IPMN) and to determine safe criteria for its observation. Most clinicians agree that surgical resection is required to treat main duct-type IPMN because of its high malignancy rate. However, no definite treatment guideline (with respect to surgery or observation) has been issued on the management of branch duct type IPMN. METHODS We retrospectively reviewed the clinicopathological data of 138 patients who underwent operations for IPMN between 1993 and 2006 at five institutes in Korea. RESULTS Of 138 patients (mean age, 60.6 years; 87 men, 51 women), 76 underwent pancreatoduodenectomy, 39 distal pancreatectomy, 4 total pancreatectomy, and 20 limited pancreatic resection. There were 112 benign cases: 47 adenoma, 63 borderline cases, and 26 malignant cases, with 9 of these being noninvasive and 17 invasive. By univariate analysis, tumor size and the presence of a mural nodule were identified as meaningful predictors of malignancy. By receiver operating characteristic curve analysis, a tumor size of >2 cm was found to be the most valuable predictor of malignancy. When cases were classified according to tumor size and the presence of a mural nodule, the malignancy rate for a tumor </=2 cm without a mural nodule was 9.2%, for a tumor of </=2 cm plus a mural nodule was 25%, and for other conditions such as tumor >2 cm, >25%. CONCLUSIONS Many branch duct IPMNs are malignant. Surgical treatment is recommended, except in cases that are strongly suspected to be benign or cases that present a high operative risk. Observation is only recommended in patients with a tumor size of </=2 cm without a mural nodule.
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- Jin-Young Jang
- Department of Surgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine, 28 Yongon-dong, Chongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea.
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Technical improvements have made profound changes in diagnostic ultrasound imaging. Some of these changes, such as encoded pulses and receive focusing, occur in the background and are essentially nonadjustable. Others, including harmonics and compounding, are real-time options and are adjustable by the imager. New technologies that offer great promise for improved characterization of lesions include contrast ultrasound and elastography. This article will attempt to update the small animal imager on the clinical applications of these newer technologies.
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- Robert T O'Brien
- Department of Clinical Sciences at the College of Veterinary Medicine, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 66506-5601, USA.
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Identification of high-risk individuals, genetic counseling, and informed consent are important components of a screening program for familial pancreatic cancer. Screening high-risk individuals with imaging tests, such endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) and computed tomography (CT), can lead to the detection and treatment of predominantly asymptomatic early pancreatic neoplasms, as well as extra-pancreatic tumors. These pancreatic neoplasms consist of resectable, mostly branch-type non-invasive intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms (IPMNs). EUS can visualize these very early IPMNs as focal duct ectasias or cysts. EUS features of chronic pancreatitis are highly prevalent in high-risk individuals and these directly correlate with multifocal lobulocentric parenchymal atrophy due to multifocal pancreatic intraepithelial neoplasia (PanIN). No one molecular marker is ready for "prime time" screening of high-risk individuals. Translational studies are underway to discover novel biomarkers for IPMNs, PanIN-3 lesions, or microinvasive adenocarcinoma, which are likely to be cured by timely intervention. Long-term, multi-prospective studies are needed to determine if screening for early pancreatic neoplasia and timely intervention results in decreased pancreatic cancer incidence and mortality in high-risk individuals.
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- Marcia Irene Canto
- Department of Medicine (Gastroenterology), The Sol Goldman Pancreatic Cancer Research Center, The Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA.
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