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Linear endoscopic ultrasonography vs magnetic resonance imaging in ampullary tumors.
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PMID:  21105192     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Process    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
AIM: To assess linear endoscopic ultrasound (L-EUS) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in biliary tract dilation and suspect small ampullary tumor.
METHODS: L-EUS and MRI data were compared in 24 patients with small ampullary tumors; all with subsequent histological confirmation. Data were collected prospectively and the accuracy of detection, histological characterization and N staging were assessed retrospectively using the results of surgical or endoscopic treatment as a benchmark.
RESULTS: A suspicion of ampullary tumor was present in 75% of MRI and all L-EUS examinations, with 80% agreement between EUS and histological findings at endoscopy. However, L-EUS and histological TN staging at surgery showed moderate agreement (κ = 0.54).
CONCLUSION: L-EUS could be a useful adjunct as a diagnostic tool in the evaluation of patients with suspected ampullary tumors.
Authors:
Raffaele Manta; Rita Conigliaro; Danilo Castellani; Alessandro Messerotti; Helga Bertani; Giuseppe Sabatino; Elena Vetruccio; Luisa Losi; Vincenzo Villanacci; Gabrio Bassotti
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Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  World journal of gastroenterology : WJG     Volume:  16     ISSN:  1007-9327     ISO Abbreviation:  World J. Gastroenterol.     Publication Date:  2010 Nov 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-11-24     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  100883448     Medline TA:  World J Gastroenterol     Country:  China    
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Languages:  eng     Pagination:  5592-7     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Unit, Nuovo Ospedale Civile Sant'Agostino Estense, Viale Giardini 1355, 41121 Baggiovara, Modena, Italy. r.manta@libero.it
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