Pancreatic Cystic Neoplasms From Imaging to Differential Diagnosis and Management /

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Sakorafas, George H. (Editor), Smyrniotis, Vassileios (Editor), Sarr, Michael G. (Editor)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Milano : Springer Milan : Imprint: Springer, 2015.
• Subjects: Medicine.; Radiology.; Gastroenterology.; Oncology.; Surgery.; Medicine & Public Health.; Imaging / Radiology.

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 therape...

Table of 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.