title: The biopsy of hepatobiliary and pancreatic masses.
abstract: Neoplasms of the liver, biliary structure, and pancreas often provide a challenge for diagnosis and management. The techniques employed currently for sampling cells or tissues preoperatively and intraoperatively can provide information to assist the surgeon in planning therapy. This article discusses the use and effectiveness of biopsy techniques.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, USA.
authors.forename: R S
authors.initials: RS
authors.lastname: Jones
mesh_terms: D014670:Ampulla of Vater; D001661:Biliary Tract Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*; D001707:Biopsy, Needle; D003138:Common Bile Duct Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D007432:Intraoperative Period; D008113:Liver Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*; D010190:Pancreatic Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*