International Study Evaluating Role of EUS in Pancreatic Cyst


January 25, 2021

Pancreatic cystic lesions are frequently detected on abdominal imaging. Mucinous pancreatic cystic lesions carries risk for malignancy and needs further work up. Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) is frequently used diagnostic test in work up of pancreatic cyst. EUS allows fine needle aspiration and cyst fluid analysis to further determine the nature and malignant potential of the cyst.

Interventional Gastroenterology faculty recently participated in multi-center international study evaluating inter observer variability of “string sign” to diagnosed mucinous pancreatic cysts.

To read more about the study, please refer to

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33473044/