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World J Gastroenterol. Dec 21, 2015; 21(47): 13212-13224
Published online Dec 21, 2015. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v21.i47.13212
Published online Dec 21, 2015. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v21.i47.13212
Table 2 Four score classification system for endoscopic ultrasound elastography
| Score | Color pattern | Stiffness | Histology | Ref. |
| 1 | Homogeneous green | Soft | Normal pancreas | [38] |
| 2 | Heterogeneous, green-Predominant | Soft | Inflammatory pancreatic masses | [38] |
| 3 | heterogeneous, blue-Predominant | Hard | Pancreatic malignant tumors | [38] |
| 4 | homogeneous blue | Hard | Pancreatic neuroendocrine malignant lesions | [38] |
- Citation: Cui XW, Chang JM, Kan QC, Chiorean L, Ignee A, Dietrich CF. Endoscopic ultrasound elastography: Current status and future perspectives. World J Gastroenterol 2015; 21(47): 13212-13224
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v21/i47/13212.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v21.i47.13212