Retrospective Cohort Study
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World J Gastroenterol. Oct 7, 2019; 25(37): 5619-5629
Published online Oct 7, 2019. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v25.i37.5619
Table 1 Diagnostic criteria of pancreatic cancer
Diagnostic criteriaMethodsPositive finding
Definite criteria
Pathologic analysisEndoscopy, ERCP, EUS-FNA, SurgeryAdenocarcinoma Mucinous carcinoma Adenosquamous carcinoma Other malignant neoplasm
Possible criteria
Imaging findingCT, MRI, ERCP, MRCP, EUS, endoscopy, PETFocal hypo-attenuated lesion Pancreatic duct dilation Distal pancreatic parenchymal atrophy Involvement of the surrounding vascular structures or other organs
Clinical featuresMedical recordClinical courses compatible with PC
Tumor markerCA19-9> 100 U/mL
αFPTo exclude other malignancies including hepatocellular carcinoma