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Iwashita T, Uemura S, Shimizu M. Endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration for pancreatic cystic lesions: a comprehensive review. J Med Ultrason (2001) 2024; 51:219-226. [PMID: 38051460 DOI: 10.1007/s10396-023-01389-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2023] [Accepted: 10/09/2023] [Indexed: 12/07/2023]
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Advancements in diagnostic radiology have amplified the incorporation of these techniques into routine clinical practice. Concurrently, the frequency of incidentally identifying pancreatic cystic lesions (PCLs) has surged. PCLs encompass diverse categories contingent upon their origin. Among them, branch duct-intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms (BD-IPMN) and mucinous cystic neoplasms (MCN) are categorized as mucinous cystic lesions that have malignant potential. Even solid neoplasms occasionally show cystic degeneration. Therefore, precise differential PCL diagnosis is crucial to optimize clinical management strategies and detect malignant transformations. Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) affords comprehensive visualization of the pancreas with high-resolution ultrasound, complemented by fine-needle aspiration (FNA) under real-time EUS guidance, which is a minimally invasive procedure for obtaining pathological samples. This synergy has established EUS and EUS-FNA as vital procedures in the management of PCLs, enabling differentiation of PCLs. Cyst fluid analysis has played a pivotal role in deciding the optimal management strategy. The efficacy of cytological analysis is limited by scant cytologic material. The "string sign" test evaluates fluid viscosity, and its simplicity warrants initial consideration. Amylase and tumor markers, such as CEA, have been studied, but they yield varied sensitivity and specificity. Glucose and genetic mutations (KRAS, GNAS) exhibit promise, while comprehensive genomic profiling underscores genetic insights. Through-the-needle biopsy and needle-based confocal laser endomicroscopy also show high diagnostic yield. EUS-FNA, however, entails risks like infection and needle tract seeding, emphasizing the need for proper utilization. Pancreatic cyst fluid analysis augments diagnostic accuracy and informs clinical decisions, making it a valuable adjunct to imaging.
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- Takuji Iwashita
- First Department of Internal Medicine, Gifu University Hospital, 1-1 Yanagido, Gifu, 502-0061, Japan.
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- First Department of Internal Medicine, Gifu University Hospital, 1-1 Yanagido, Gifu, 502-0061, Japan
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- First Department of Internal Medicine, Gifu University Hospital, 1-1 Yanagido, Gifu, 502-0061, Japan
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Salvia R, Burelli A, Nepi A, Caravati A, Tomelleri C, Dall'Olio T, Casciani F, Crinò SF, Perri G, Marchegiani G. Pancreatic cystic neoplasms: Still high rates of preoperative misdiagnosis in the guidelines and endoscopic ultrasound era. Surgery 2023; 174:1410-1415. [PMID: 37758634 DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2023.07.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2023] [Revised: 06/01/2023] [Accepted: 07/13/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023]
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BACKGROUND A wrong diagnosis of nature is common in pancreatic cystic neoplasms. The aim of the current study is to reappraise the diagnostic errors for presumed pancreatic cystic neoplasms in patients undergoing surgery. METHODS All pancreatic resections for presumed pancreatic cystic neoplasms following international guidelines between 2011 and 2020 were analyzed. Misdiagnosis was defined as the discrepancy between preoperative diagnosis of nature and final pathology. Mismatch was defined as the discrepancy between the preoperative suspect of malignancy (or its absence) and final pathology. RESULTS A total of 601 patients were included. Endoscopic ultrasound was performed in 301 (50%) patients. Overall misdiagnosis and mismatch were 19% and 34%, respectively, with no significant benefit for those patients who underwent endoscopic ultrasound. The highest rate of misdiagnosis was reached for cystic neuroendocrine tumors (61%) and the lowest for solid pseudopapillary tumors (6%). Several diagnostic errors had clinical relevance, including 7 (13%) presumed serous cystic neoplasms eventually found to be other malignant entities, 50 (24%) intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms with high-risk stigmata revealed to be non-malignant, and 38 (33%) intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms without high-risk stigmata revealed to be malignant at final pathology. A preoperative presumption of malignant mucinous cystic neoplasm was correct in only 20 (16%) patients. CONCLUSIONS Despite not always being clinically relevant, diagnostic errors are still common among resected pancreatic cystic neoplasms when applying international guidelines. New diagnostic tools beyond endoscopic ultrasound are needed to refine the diagnosis of those lesions at higher risk for unnecessary surgery or accidentally observed, nevertheless being malignant.
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- Roberto Salvia
- Department of General and Pancreatic Surgery, The Pancreas Institute, Verona University Hospital, Italy.
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- Department of General and Pancreatic Surgery, The Pancreas Institute, Verona University Hospital, Italy
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- Department of General and Pancreatic Surgery, The Pancreas Institute, Verona University Hospital, Italy
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- Department of General and Pancreatic Surgery, The Pancreas Institute, Verona University Hospital, Italy
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- Department of General and Pancreatic Surgery, The Pancreas Institute, Verona University Hospital, Italy
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- Department of General and Pancreatic Surgery, The Pancreas Institute, Verona University Hospital, Italy
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- Department of General and Pancreatic Surgery, The Pancreas Institute, Verona University Hospital, Italy
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- Department of General and Pancreatic Surgery, The Pancreas Institute, Verona University Hospital, Italy
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- Department of General and Pancreatic Surgery, The Pancreas Institute, Verona University Hospital, Italy; Hepatopancreatobiliary and Liver Transplant Surgery, Department of Surgical, Oncological and Gastroenterological Sciences (DiSCOG), University of Padua, Italy
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Takenaka M, Lee TH, Kudo M. Glove box method: Simple and effective right-hand free method for interventional endoscopy. Dig Endosc 2023; 35:e142-e143. [PMID: 37649452 DOI: 10.1111/den.14662] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2023] [Accepted: 08/13/2023] [Indexed: 09/01/2023]
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- Mamoru Takenaka
- Departments of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Kindai University Faculty of Medicine, Osaka, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine, Cheonan Hospital, Cheonan, South Korea
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- Departments of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Kindai University Faculty of Medicine, Osaka, Japan
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Nomaru R, Ishida Y, Kitaguchi T, Koga T, Tsuchiya N, Nakashima R, Sato K, Hamada Y, Hasegawa S, Hirai F. Preoperatively diagnosed intraductal oncocytic papillary neoplasm of the pancreas with prominent invasion: a case report. Clin J Gastroenterol 2023; 16:772-778. [PMID: 37434042 DOI: 10.1007/s12328-023-01828-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2022] [Accepted: 06/30/2023] [Indexed: 07/13/2023]
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Previously considered as one of the less-invasive subtypes of intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm, intraductal oncocytic papillary neoplasm (IOPN) has recently been acknowledged as a new entity of pancreatic tumor. We herein present a case of preoperatively diagnosable IOPN invasion in the stomach and colon. A 78-year-old woman was referred to our hospital for evaluation of anorexia and gastroesophageal reflux. Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy revealed a gastric subepithelial lesion with ulcerated mucosa that required hemostasis. Computed tomography revealed a 96-mm-diameter solid tumor with a well-defined border and centrally positioned necrotic area, extending from the stomach to the transverse colon and pancreatic tail. Because it was suspected to be a pancreatic solid tumor with direct stomach invasion, endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle biopsy (EUS-FNB) was performed, which led to a preoperative diagnosis of IOPN. Moreover, laparoscopic pancreatosplenectomy, proximal gastrectomy, and transverse colectomy were performed. Analysis of the surgical specimen revealed that the tumor was IOPN and had invaded the stomach and transverse colon. Lymph node metastasis was also confirmed. These findings indicate that IOPN can manifest as an invasive tumor, and EUS-FNB may be equally helpful for assessing the invaded area of a cystic lesion as it is for a solid lesion.
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- Ryohei Nomaru
- Department of Gastroenterology and Medicine, Fukuoka University Faculty of Medicine, 7-45-1 Nanakuma, Jonan-ku, Fukuoka, 814-0180, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Medicine, Fukuoka University Faculty of Medicine, 7-45-1 Nanakuma, Jonan-ku, Fukuoka, 814-0180, Japan.
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Medicine, Fukuoka University Faculty of Medicine, 7-45-1 Nanakuma, Jonan-ku, Fukuoka, 814-0180, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Medicine, Fukuoka University Faculty of Medicine, 7-45-1 Nanakuma, Jonan-ku, Fukuoka, 814-0180, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Medicine, Fukuoka University Faculty of Medicine, 7-45-1 Nanakuma, Jonan-ku, Fukuoka, 814-0180, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Fukuoka University Faculty of Medicine, 7-45-1 Nanakuma, Jonan-ku, Fukuoka, 814-0180, Japan
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- Department of Radiology, Fukuoka University Faculty of Medicine, 7-45-1 Nanakuma, Jonan-ku, Fukuoka, 814-0180, Japan
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- Department of Pathology, Fukuoka University Faculty of Medicine, 7-45-1 Nanakuma, Jonan-ku, Fukuoka, 814-0180, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Fukuoka University Faculty of Medicine, 7-45-1 Nanakuma, Jonan-ku, Fukuoka, 814-0180, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Medicine, Fukuoka University Faculty of Medicine, 7-45-1 Nanakuma, Jonan-ku, Fukuoka, 814-0180, Japan
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Efficacy of Contrast-Enhanced Endoscopic Ultrasonography for the Differentiation of Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma: A Single-Center Retrospective Cohort Study. J Clin Med 2023; 12:jcm12052054. [PMID: 36902841 PMCID: PMC10004382 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12052054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2023] [Revised: 03/02/2023] [Accepted: 03/02/2023] [Indexed: 03/08/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Contrast-enhanced endoscopic ultrasound (CE-EUS) is a promising diagnostic modality for differentiating malignant and benign lymph nodes. This study aimed to evaluate the diagnostic capability of CE-EUS in differentiating indolent non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL) from aggressive NHL. METHODS Patients who underwent CE-EUS and endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration (EUS-FNA) for lymphadenopathy and were diagnosed with NHL were included in this study. Echo features on B-mode endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) and vascular and enhancement patterns on CE-EUS were qualitatively evaluated. The enhancement intensity of the lymphadenopathy on CE-EUS over 60 s was also quantitatively evaluated using time-intensity curve (TIC) analysis. RESULTS A total of 62 patients who were diagnosed with NHL were enrolled in this study. Regarding qualitative evaluation using B-mode EUS, there were no significant differences in the echo features between aggressive NHL and indolent NHL. With regard to qualitative evaluation using CE-EUS, aggressive NHL showed a heterogeneous enhancement pattern that is significantly more frequent than indolent NHL (95% confidence interval: 0.57 to 0.79, p = 0.0089). When heterogeneous enhancement was defined as aggressive NHL, the sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy of the qualitative evaluation when using CE-EUS were 61%, 72%, and 66%, respectively. In TIC analysis, the velocity of reduction for homogeneous lesions was significantly higher in aggressive NHL than in indolent NHL (p < 0.0001). The sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy of CE-EUS in differentiating indolent NHL from aggressive NHL improved to 94%, 69%, and 82%, respectively, when combined with qualitative and quantitative evaluations. CONCLUSIONS CE-EUS before EUS-FNA for mediastinal or abdominal lymphadenopathy may be useful for improving the diagnostic capability of differentiating between indolent NHL and aggressive NHL (clinical trial registration number: UMIN000047907).
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Giannone F, Crippa S, Aleotti F, Palumbo D, Belfiori G, Partelli S, Schiavo Lena M, Capurso G, Petrone MC, De Cobelli F, Arcidiacono PG, Falconi M. Improving diagnostic accuracy and appropriate indications for surgery in pancreatic cystic neoplasms: the role of EUS. Gastrointest Endosc 2022; 96:648-656.e2. [PMID: 35618030 DOI: 10.1016/j.gie.2022.05.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2022] [Accepted: 05/14/2022] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Pancreatic cystic neoplasms (PCNs) represent a difficult preoperative diagnosis despite improvements in imaging. In this study, we compared preoperative and final pathologic diagnosis in a large cohort of resected PCNs, evaluating diagnostic accuracy with a specific focus on the value of EUS. METHODS A retrospective analysis of patients undergoing resection between 2009 and 2019 for presumed PCNs was performed. Preoperative workup was reviewed by analyzing the role of imaging and EUS. Patients with a benign histology who did not show absolute indication were categorized as "delayable surgery." RESULTS Of 585 patients who were retrospectively analyzed, in 108 (18.5%) final histology did not confirm preoperative diagnosis. EUS was associated with a lower rate of incorrect diagnosis (16%; P = .03), but the risk of overtreatment was similar regardless of instrumental diagnostic path (33/131 vs 68/328, P = .298). Dilatation of the main pancreatic duct and cytologic sampling were the only variables independently associated with a correct diagnosis (P < .001 and P = .041, respectively). Based on clinical presentation and final histology, pancreatic resection could have been spared or delayed in 101 of 459 patients (22%), and this was influenced by age (odds ratio [OR], .97; P = .002), cyst larger than 30 mm (OR, 1.89; P = .005), and type of operation (OR, 3.46 [P < .001] and 3.18 [P = .023] for distal pancreatectomies and other resections, respectively). CONCLUSIONS The overall risk of unnecessary immediate surgery for PCNs is about 22% in a high-volume referral center. EUS with cytologic sampling is a useful procedure in the diagnostic management of PCNs, improving their diagnostic accuracy.
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- Fabio Giannone
- Division of Pancreatic Surgery, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy; Department of General, Digestive and Endocrine Surgery, University Hospital of Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France
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- Division of Pancreatic Surgery, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy; Vita Salute San Raffaele University, Milan, Italy
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- Division of Pancreatic Surgery, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Pancreas Translational and Clinical Research Center, Radiology Department, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Division of Pancreatic Surgery, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Division of Pancreatic Surgery, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy; Vita Salute San Raffaele University, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Pathology, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Pancreato-Biliary Endoscopy and Endosonography Division, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Pancreato-Biliary Endoscopy and Endosonography Division, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Vita Salute San Raffaele University, Milan, Italy; Pancreas Translational and Clinical Research Center, Radiology Department, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Vita Salute San Raffaele University, Milan, Italy; Pancreato-Biliary Endoscopy and Endosonography Division, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Division of Pancreatic Surgery, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy; Vita Salute San Raffaele University, Milan, Italy
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Yamada R, Nakane K, Kadoya N, Matsuda C, Imai H, Tsuboi J, Hamada Y, Tanaka K, Tawara I, Nakagawa H. Development of “Mathematical Technology for Cytopathology,” an Image Analysis Algorithm for Pancreatic Cancer. Diagnostics (Basel) 2022; 12:diagnostics12051149. [PMID: 35626304 PMCID: PMC9139930 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics12051149] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2022] [Revised: 05/01/2022] [Accepted: 05/03/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is a leading cause of cancer-related death worldwide. The accuracy of a PDAC diagnosis based on endoscopic ultrasonography-guided fine-needle aspiration cytology can be strengthened by performing a rapid on-site evaluation (ROSE). However, ROSE can only be performed in a limited number of facilities, due to a relative lack of available resources or cytologists with sufficient training. Therefore, we developed the Mathematical Technology for Cytopathology (MTC) algorithm, which does not require teaching data or large-scale computing. We applied the MTC algorithm to support the cytological diagnosis of pancreatic cancer tissues, by converting medical images into structured data, which rendered them suitable for artificial intelligence (AI) analysis. Using this approach, we successfully clarified ambiguous cell boundaries by solving a reaction–diffusion system and quantitating the cell nucleus status. A diffusion coefficient (D) of 150 showed the highest accuracy (i.e., 74%), based on a univariate analysis. A multivariate analysis was performed using 120 combinations of evaluation indices, and the highest accuracies for each D value studied (50, 100, and 150) were all ≥70%. Thus, our findings indicate that MTC can help distinguish between adenocarcinoma and benign pancreatic tissues, and imply its potential for facilitating rapid progress in clinical diagnostic applications.
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- Reiko Yamada
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, School of Medicine, Mie University, Tsu 514-8507, Japan; (Y.H.); (H.N.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +81-59-232-1111
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- Department of Molecular Pathology, Osaka University, Osaka 565-0871, Japan;
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, School of Medicine, Tohoku University, Sendai 980-8577, Japan;
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- Department of Pathology, Mie University Hospital, Tsu 514-8507, Japan; (C.M.); (H.I.)
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- Department of Pathology, Mie University Hospital, Tsu 514-8507, Japan; (C.M.); (H.I.)
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- Department of Endoscopic Medicine, Mie University Hospital, Tsu 514-8507, Japan; (J.T.); (K.T.)
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, School of Medicine, Mie University, Tsu 514-8507, Japan; (Y.H.); (H.N.)
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- Department of Endoscopic Medicine, Mie University Hospital, Tsu 514-8507, Japan; (J.T.); (K.T.)
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- Department of Hematology and Oncology, School of Medicine, Mie University, Tsu 514-8507, Japan;
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, School of Medicine, Mie University, Tsu 514-8507, Japan; (Y.H.); (H.N.)
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Ikezawa K, Ekawa T, Hasegawa S, Kai Y, Takada R, Yamai T, Fukutake N, Ogawa H, Akazawa T, Mizote Y, Tatsumi K, Nagata S, Asukai K, Takahashi H, Ohkawa K, Tahara H. Establishment of organoids using residual samples from saline flushes during endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration in patients with pancreatic cancer. Endosc Int Open 2022; 10:E82-E87. [PMID: 35036290 PMCID: PMC8752201 DOI: 10.1055/a-1713-3404] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2021] [Accepted: 10/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Background and study aims In patients with pancreatic cancer (PC), patient-derived organoid cultures can be useful tools for personalized drug selection and preclinical evaluation of novel therapies. To establish a less invasive method of creating organoids from a patient's tumor, we examined whether PC organoids can be established using residual samples from saline flushes (RSSFs) during endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration (EUS-FNA). Methods Five patients with PC who underwent EUS-FNA were enrolled in a prospective study conducted at our institution. RSSFs obtained during EUS-FNA procedures were collected. An organoid culture was considered as established when ≥ 5 passages were successful. Organoid-derived xenografts were created using established organoids. Results EUS-FNA was performed using a 22- or 25-gauge lancet needle without complications. Patient-derived organoids were successfully established in four patients (80.0 %) with the complete medium and medium for the selection of KRAS mutants. Organoid-derived xenografts were successfully created and histologically similar to EUS-FNA samples. Conclusions Patient-derived PC organoids were successfully established using EUS-FNA RSSFs, which are produced as a byproduct of standard manipulations, but are usually not used for diagnosis. This method can be applied to all patients with PC, without additional invasive procedures, and can contribute to the development of personalized medicine and molecular research.
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- Kenji Ikezawa
- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Oncology, Osaka International Cancer Institute, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Cancer Drug Discovery and Development, Research Center, Osaka International Cancer Institute, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Oncology, Osaka International Cancer Institute, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Oncology, Osaka International Cancer Institute, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Oncology, Osaka International Cancer Institute, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Oncology, Osaka International Cancer Institute, Osaka, Japan
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- Nitto Joint Research Department for Nucleic Acid Medicine, Research Center, Osaka International Cancer Institute, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Cancer Drug Discovery and Development, Research Center, Osaka International Cancer Institute, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Cancer Drug Discovery and Development, Research Center, Osaka International Cancer Institute, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Cancer Drug Discovery and Development, Research Center, Osaka International Cancer Institute, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Diagnostic Pathology and Cytology, Osaka International Cancer Institute, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Osaka International Cancer Institute, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Osaka International Cancer Institute, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Oncology, Osaka International Cancer Institute, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Cancer Drug Discovery and Development, Research Center, Osaka International Cancer Institute, Osaka, Japan,Project Division of Cancer Biomolecular Therapy, Institute of Medical Science, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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Automatic Segmentation of Pancreatic Tumors Using Deep Learning on a Video Image of Contrast-Enhanced Endoscopic Ultrasound. J Clin Med 2021; 10:jcm10163589. [PMID: 34441883 PMCID: PMC8397137 DOI: 10.3390/jcm10163589] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2021] [Revised: 08/10/2021] [Accepted: 08/12/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Background: Contrast-enhanced endoscopic ultrasound (CE-EUS) is useful for the differentiation of pancreatic tumors. Using deep learning for the segmentation and classification of pancreatic tumors might further improve the diagnostic capability of CE-EUS. Aims: The aim of this study was to evaluate the capability of deep learning for the automatic segmentation of pancreatic tumors on CE-EUS video images and possible factors affecting the automatic segmentation. Methods: This retrospective study included 100 patients who underwent CE-EUS for pancreatic tumors. The CE-EUS video images were converted from the originals to 90-s segments with six frames per second. Manual segmentation of pancreatic tumors from B-mode images was performed as ground truth. Automatic segmentation was performed using U-Net with 100 epochs and was evaluated with 4-fold cross-validation. The degree of respiratory movement (RM) and tumor boundary (TB) were divided into 3-degree intervals in each patient and evaluated as possible factors affecting the segmentation. The concordance rate was calculated using the intersection over union (IoU). Results: The median IoU of all cases was 0.77. The median IoUs in TB-1 (clear around), TB-2, and TB-3 (unclear more than half) were 0.80, 0.76, and 0.69, respectively. The IoU for TB-1 was significantly higher than that of TB-3 (p < 0.01). However, there was no significant difference between the degrees of RM. Conclusions: Automatic segmentation of pancreatic tumors using U-Net on CE-EUS video images showed a decent concordance rate. The concordance rate was lowered by an unclear TB but was not affected by RM.
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Shirakami Y, Iwashita T, Uemura S, Imai H, Murase K, Shimizu M. Micro-RNA Analysis of Pancreatic Cyst Fluid for Diagnosing Malignant Transformation of Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Neoplasm by Comparing Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Adenoma and Carcinoma. J Clin Med 2021; 10:jcm10112249. [PMID: 34067335 PMCID: PMC8196884 DOI: 10.3390/jcm10112249] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2021] [Revised: 05/17/2021] [Accepted: 05/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Although intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm (IPMN) is thought to be a precursor lesion of pancreatic cancer, diagnosing malignant transformation of IPMN using non-invasive diagnostic methods is difficult and complicated. Micro-RNAs (miRNAs) are currently recognized as biomarkers and molecular targets of various diseases, including malignancy. In this study, we investigated a potential diagnostic approach using miRNA in pancreatic cyst fluid as a marker for evaluating malignant alternation of IPMN. Cystic fluid was sampled mainly during surgical resection. The collected samples were evaluated by performing comprehensive analysis of miRNA using a highly sensitive DNA chip. miRNA expression was compared between IPM adenoma (IPMA) and IPM carcinoma (IPMC) to evaluate the related biomarkers for malignant transformation of IPMN. miRNA analysis revealed that six miRNAs (miR-711, miR-3679-5p, miR-6126, miR-6780b-5p, miR-6798-5p, and miR-6879-5p) in IPMC were significantly enriched compared to those in IPMA. The difference was validated using quantitative real-time PCR. Cyst fluid miRNA analysis might be useful for diagnosing malignant alteration of IPMN. Further evaluations of diagnostic capability as well as functional analysis using the identified miRNAs are required with larger cohorts to confirm its efficacy.
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- Yohei Shirakami
- First Department of Internal Medicine, Gifu University Hospital, 1-1 Yanagido, Gifu 501-1194, Japan; (T.I.); (S.U.); (M.S.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +81-58-230-6308; Fax: +81-58-230-6310
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- First Department of Internal Medicine, Gifu University Hospital, 1-1 Yanagido, Gifu 501-1194, Japan; (T.I.); (S.U.); (M.S.)
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- First Department of Internal Medicine, Gifu University Hospital, 1-1 Yanagido, Gifu 501-1194, Japan; (T.I.); (S.U.); (M.S.)
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- Department of Digestive Surgery, Gifu University Hospital, 1-1 Yanagido, Gifu 501-1194, Japan; (H.I.); (K.M.)
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- Department of Digestive Surgery, Gifu University Hospital, 1-1 Yanagido, Gifu 501-1194, Japan; (H.I.); (K.M.)
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- First Department of Internal Medicine, Gifu University Hospital, 1-1 Yanagido, Gifu 501-1194, Japan; (T.I.); (S.U.); (M.S.)
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Should Contrast-Enhanced Harmonic Endoscopic Ultrasound Be Incorporated into the International Consensus Guidelines to Determine the Appropriate Treatment of Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Neoplasm? J Clin Med 2021; 10:jcm10091818. [PMID: 33921949 PMCID: PMC8122438 DOI: 10.3390/jcm10091818] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2021] [Revised: 04/04/2021] [Accepted: 04/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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This study aimed to investigate whether the incorporation of contrast-enhanced harmonic endoscopic ultrasound (CH-EUS) into the international consensus guidelines (ICG) for the management of intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm (IPMN) could improve its malignancy diagnostic value. In this single-center retrospective study, 109 patients diagnosed with IPMN who underwent preoperative CH-EUS between March 2010 and December 2018 were enrolled. We analyzed each malignancy diagnostic value (sensitivity (Se), specificity (Sp), positive predictive value (PPV), and negative predictive value (NPV)) by replacing fundamental B-mode EUS with CH-EUS as the recommended test for patients with worrisome features (WF) (the CH-EUS incorporation ICG) and comparing the results to those obtained using the 2017 ICG. The malignancy diagnostic values as per the 2017 ICG were 78.9%, 42.3%, 60.0%, and 64.7% for Se, Sp, PPV, and NPV, respectively. The CH-EUS incorporation ICG plan improved the malignancy diagnostic values (Se 78.9%/Sp, 53.8%/PPV, 65.2%/NPV 70.0%). CH-EUS may be useful in determining the appropriate treatment strategies for IPMN.
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Rana SS, Gupta R. Contrast enhanced EUS for evaluation of mural nodule in pancreatic cystic neoplasm (with video). Endosc Ultrasound 2021; 10:216-218. [PMID: 34003140 PMCID: PMC8248310 DOI: 10.4103/eus-d-20-00260] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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- Surinder Singh Rana
- Department of Gastroenterology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Surgical Gastroenterology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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Imaging features and pathological evaluation by EUS-FNA enable conservative management in patient of lymphoepithelial cyst of the pancreas: a case report. Clin J Gastroenterol 2020; 14:370-374. [PMID: 33063294 DOI: 10.1007/s12328-020-01240-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2020] [Accepted: 09/10/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Pancreatic lymphoepithelial cysts (LECs) are rare cystic lesions filled with a keratinous substance and lined by squamous epithelium with underlying lymphoid tissue. Because pancreatic LECs are entirely benign, correct preoperative diagnosis is important to avoid unnecessary surgery. However, the imaging features of pancreatic LECs are not specific and preoperative diagnosis has proven difficult. A pancreatic mass was incidentally detected through abdominal ultrasonography in a 63-year-old male presenting without any symptoms. Computed tomography showed an exophytic cystic lesion in the pancreatic head. The lesion had heterogeneous high signal intensity with partial low intensity on T2-weighted magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and high signal intensity on diffusion MRI. Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) examination showed an encapsulated cystic lesion with relatively homogenous and highly echoic contents. EUS-guided fine-needle aspiration (EUS-FNA) revealed caseous appearance and rare fragments of apparently benign squamous epithelium on a background of keratinous debris, cyst contents, and scattered lymphocytes. We diagnosed a pancreatic LEC and opted for conservative management without surgery. Pathological evaluation based on images obtained through EUS-FNA showed macro- and microscopic features that were critical to determining the management strategy. In conclusion, the imaging and pathological features of pancreatic LECs can inform preoperative diagnosis, which may enable conservative management.
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Gilani SM, Adeniran AJ, Cai G. Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Aspiration Cytologic Evaluation of Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Neoplasm and Mucinous Cystic Neoplasms of Pancreas. Am J Clin Pathol 2020; 154:559-570. [PMID: 32589187 DOI: 10.1093/ajcp/aqaa079] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES To evaluate the role of endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration cytology in identifying mucinous cystic lesions (MCLs) in histologically proven cases of intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm (IPMN) or mucinous cystic neoplasm (MCN) and risk of malignancy associated with each cytologic category based on the Papanicolaou Society of Cytopathology (PSC) guidelines. METHODS All resected cases with histologic diagnosis of IPMN or MCN at our institution from January 1, 2004, to August 31, 2019, with associated cytology were included. Available cytology slides of nondiagnostic (ND), negative/benign (BN), and atypical cytology (AC) cases were reviewed and reclassified based on the PSC guidelines. RESULTS A total of 120 cases were identified, including 57 IPMNs with low-grade or moderate dysplasia (LGD/MD) and high-grade dysplasia (HGD), 34 MCNs with LGD/MD or HGD, and 29 IPMNs with invasive malignancy. After cytology slide review and reclassification, we observed that ND and BN cases were paucicellular and lacked ancillary testing (carcinoembryonic antigen levels or KRAS mutation analysis). The risk-of-malignancy rates were 33% for ND, 11% for BN, 28.5% for AC, 17% for MCL, and 100% for suspicious/positive cytologic diagnosis. CONCLUSIONS A multidisciplinary approach including combined use of cytology and ancillary testing is helpful in establishing a diagnosis of MCL and identifying associated malignancy.
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- Syed M Gilani
- Department of Pathology, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT
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- Department of Pathology, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT
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Fujita R, Nagahama M, Yamamoto Y, Takahashi H, Yamamura M, Kawase S, Satake Y. Contributions from Japan to gastrointestinal endoscopy training and development: Special report. Dig Endosc 2020; 32:699-705. [PMID: 32103548 DOI: 10.1111/den.13652] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2019] [Revised: 02/13/2020] [Accepted: 02/14/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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- Rikiya Fujita
- Division of Gastroenterology, Showa University Fujigaoka Hospital, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Showa University Fujigaoka Hospital, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Showa University Fujigaoka Hospital, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Showa University Fujigaoka Hospital, Kanagawa, Japan
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