Cyst fluid analysis in pancreatic intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms

Peter J. Allen, Christine A. Iacobuzio-Donahue, David S. Klimstra

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Abstract

Pancreatic intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms (IPMN) are surgically treatable cancer precursors, if high-risk features can be identified. Analysis of proteins and genes in cyst fluid helps diagnostically, but prior biomarkers had limited ability to detect high-risk cases. Cyst fluid telomerase activity may be a useful biomarker for high-risk IPMNs.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)4966-4967
Number of pages2
JournalClinical Cancer Research
Volume22
Issue number20
DOIs
StatePublished - Oct 15 2016

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Oncology
  • Cancer Research

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