title: [Contributions of endoscopic ultrasound to pancreatic cystic lesions].
abstract: Cystic lesions of the pancreas are peculiar in relation to their diagnosis and treatment. The use of endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) has provided better sensitivity and specificity to differentiate benign from malignant cysts, condition that provides an early diagnosis and an effective and definite treatment.
authors.forename: Everson L A
authors.initials: EL
authors.lastname: Artifon
authors.forename: Asadur Jorge
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Tchekmedyian
authors.forename: J P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Otoch
authors.forename: Juan Pablo
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Gutierrez Galiana
authors.forename: Sandra
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Canseco
authors.forename: Luis E
authors.initials: LE
authors.lastname: Caro
mesh_terms: D002272:Carcinoembryonic Antigen / Q000032:analysis; D019160:Endosonography; D006801:Humans; D010181:Pancreatic Cyst / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D010190:Pancreatic Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity
chemical_list: D002272:Carcinoembryonic Antigen