In vivo characterization of pancreatic cystic lesions by needle-based confocal laser endomicroscopy (nCLE): proposition of a comprehensive nCLE classification confirmed by an external retrospective evaluation
2016
Background and aims The differential diagnosis of solitary pancreatic cystic lesions is sometimes difficult. Needle-based confocal laser
endomicroscopy(nCLE) performed during
endoscopic ultrasound–
fine-needle aspiration(EUS-FNA) enables real-time imaging of the internal structure of such cysts. Criteria have already been described for serous
cystadenomaand
intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm(IPMN). The aims of the study were to determine new nCLE criteria for the diagnosis of pancreatic cystic lesions, to propose a comprehensive nCLE classification for the characterization of those lesions, and to carry out a first external retrospective validation .
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