The Diagnostic Approach of Benign Esophageal Tumors: A Narrative Review
AbstractPurpose of ReviewBenign esophageal tumors (BETs) pose diagnostic challenges due to overlapping clinical and imaging features, necessitating advancements in diagnostic techniques. Distinguishing between tumors with and without malignant potential is essential to guide management. We aim to review the diagnostic approach to BETs with an emphasis on recent advances.Recent FindingsEUS-guided tissue acquisition is the current gold standard, particularly in subepithelial lesions (SELs). EUS with fine-needle biopsy (FNB) is considered superior to fine-needle aspiration (FNA), unless rapid on-site evaluation (ROSE) is avai...
Source: Current Treatment Options in Gastroenterology - March 15, 2024 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research
Applications Used to Increase the Accuracy Rate of Transthoracic Lung Biopsies Performed in Centers for Molecular Biological Diagnosis and Targeted Therapy for Oncology
Conclusion The study underscores the paramount importance of biopsy sample size in diagnosing lung cancers and determining targeted therapy. Optimal biopsy localization, informed by pre-procedure imaging techniques, is crucial. Hence, the recommendation is to utilize the thickest needles and largest samples for lung biopsies.PMID:38481913 | PMC:PMC10937051 | DOI:10.7759/cureus.54049 (Source: Cancer Control)
Source: Cancer Control - March 14, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Murat Asik Ayten Guner Akbiyik Source Type: research
Correction: Cutting edge of endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration for solid pancreatic lesions
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Source: Journal of Medical Ultrasonics - March 14, 2024 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Assessment of the diagnostic usefulness of liquid-based cytology. The impact of modifications
Pol J Pathol. 2023;74(4):271-281. doi: 10.5114/pjp.2023.134320.ABSTRACTThe technique of liquid-based cytology (LBC) is of increasing diagnostic value in non-gynecological cytology. The purpose of the present study was to validate modifications to stages of the LBC process and to assess the diagnostic usefulness of the LBC technique. Between May 2021 and January 2022, a total of 484 samples were prepared from routine cytology tests carried out in the Department of Tumor Pathology of The Greater Poland Cancer Center. The material was obtained from fine-needle aspiration biopsies and fluid samples. One hundred cases were sele...
Source: Polish Journal of Pathology - March 13, 2024 Category: Pathology Authors: Andrzej Marsza łek Joanna Bakinowska Ma łgorzata Grobelna Adam Śliwiński Source Type: research
