Pancreatic cystic neoplasms : from imaging to differential diagnosis and management / George H. Sakorafas, Vassileios Smyrniotis, Michael G. Sarr, editors.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Sakorafas, George H., editor.

Smyrniotis, Vassileios, editor.

Sarr, Michael G., 1950- editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Pancreas--Tumors.

Pancreas.

Pancreas--Cancer.

Genre:

Electronic books.

Physical Description:

1 online resource : illustrations

Place of Publication:

Milan : Springer, [2015]

System Details:

Mode of access: World Wide Web.

text file

Summary:

This book provides a thorough overview of the detection of PCNs using modern imaging techniques and a clear guide to the recognition of the different subtypes of PCN based on their radiologic and histopathologic features. This volume will serve as an excellent aid to the selection of optimal therapeutic strategies based on preoperative diagnosis. A further important feature is the emphasis placed on radiologic, clinical, and surgical correlations. Pancreatic cystic neoplasms (PCNs) have been increasingly recognized during the past decade, mainly because of the widespread use of modern imaging modalities for the investigation of often unrelated abdominal symptoms. The three most common subtypes of PCN are serous cystic neoplasms, mucinous cystic neoplasms, and intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms. These subtypes have distinct radiologic and histopathological features, and their biological behavior differs greatly. Accurate preoperative diagnosis is of prime importance in selecting the optimal therapeutic strategy: while serous cystic neoplasms are almost always benign, and may be treated conservatively, mucinous cystic neoplasms and intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms have malignant potential, warranting an aggressive surgical approach, i.e., pancreatectomy. Pancreatic Cystic Neoplasms will be of great interest to surgeons, gastroenterologists, radiologists, oncologists, and pathologists, and also to internists and residents in these specialties.

Contents:

Introduction

Classification

Serous cystic neoplasms

Mucinous cystic neoplasms

Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Neoplasms

Rare cystic neoplasms

Diagnostic evaluation

Imaging

Cross sectional Imaging

US, CT, MRI

Endoscopic ultrasonography

ERCP / MRCP

Intraductal ultrasonography / ductoscopy

FNA and analysis of the cystic fluid

Cytology

Biochemical analysis

Treatment

Indications for surgery

Surgical treatment

Adjuvant therapy

Follow-up

Prognosis.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (EBSCO, viewed December 16, 2014).

ISBN:

9788847057081

8847057086

8847057078

9788847057074

OCLC:

896116906

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Restricted for use by site license.