Abstract
The clinical work-up of patients with presumed pancreaticobiliary obstruction is usually straightforward including laboratory investigation, abdominal ultrasound and computer tomography. Ultrasound and computer tomography may, however, yield inconclusive findings regarding underlying cause. We report a case series (n = 10) demonstrating the usefulness of endoscopic ultrasound in the work-up of patients with inconclusive ultrasound and computer tomography findings, clinically suspected of pancreaticobiliary cancer.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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Evaluation Study
MeSH terms
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Adenocarcinoma / complications
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Adenocarcinoma / diagnostic imaging
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Aged
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Aged, 80 and over
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Algorithms
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Bile Duct Neoplasms / complications
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Bile Duct Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
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Bile Ducts, Intrahepatic
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Cholangiocarcinoma / complications
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Cholangiocarcinoma / diagnostic imaging
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Cholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic Retrograde
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Endosonography / methods*
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Female
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Humans
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Jaundice, Obstructive / diagnostic imaging*
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Jaundice, Obstructive / etiology
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Pancreatic Neoplasms / complications
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Pancreatic Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed