Background and Aims
EUS-guided through-the-needle biopsy (TTNB) sampling has been reported to improve
diagnostic yield compared with cytology for the evaluation of pancreatic cystic lesions
(PCLs). The number of macroscopically visible tissue samples needed to reach an adequate
diagnosis is still unknown.
Methods
This is a retrospective, single-center study on consecutive patients with PCLs with
risk features (cyst >3 cm, thickened wall, cyst growth during follow-up, and mural
nodules) who underwent TTNB sampling. The capability of differentiating mucinous versus
nonmucinous cysts, ability to obtain a cyst-lining epithelium, definition of the grade
of dysplasia, and specific diagnosis of cyst histotype were evaluated for 1, 2, or
3 TTNB macroscopically visible specimens.
Results
Sixty-one patients were evaluated. A 100% histologic adequacy was reached by 2 samples
(P = .05 versus 1). Compared with cytology, 1 TTNB specimen improved the possibility
of defining cyst histotype (P < .0001), whereas 2 specimens increased all 4 diagnostic categories (P < .003). Two specimens also increased diagnostic yield compared with 1 sample (P < .085). The collection of a third sample did not improve the value of any diagnostic
categories. A specific diagnosis was reached in 74% of patients with 2 histologic
samples. The diagnostic reliability of TTNB sampling compared with surgical histology
was 90%, with a 22.9% rate of adverse events.
Conclusions
Two TTNB macroscopically visible specimens reached 100% histologic adequacy and a
specific diagnosis in 74% of patients. The collection of a third specimen did not
add any additional information and should be avoided to possibly decrease the risk
of adverse events.
Graphical abstract
Graphical Abstract
Abbreviations:
AE (adverse event), CEA (carcinoembryonic antigen), MCN (mucinous cystic neoplasm), PCL (pancreatic cystic lesion), TTNB (through-the-needle biopsy)To read this article in full you will need to make a payment
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Publication history
Published online: May 14, 2019
Accepted:
May 6,
2019
Received:
January 28,
2019
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DISCLOSURE: All authors disclosed no financial relationships relevant to this publication.
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