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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
Published online Oct 7, 2019. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v25.i37.5619
Diagnostic criteria | Methods | Positive finding |
Definite criteria | ||
Pathologic analysis | Endoscopy, ERCP, EUS-FNA, Surgery | Adenocarcinoma Mucinous carcinoma Adenosquamous carcinoma Other malignant neoplasm |
Possible criteria | ||
Imaging finding | CT, MRI, ERCP, MRCP, EUS, endoscopy, PET | Focal hypo-attenuated lesion Pancreatic duct dilation Distal pancreatic parenchymal atrophy Involvement of the surrounding vascular structures or other organs |
Clinical features | Medical record | Clinical courses compatible with PC |
Tumor marker | CA19-9 | > 100 U/mL |
αFP | To exclude other malignancies including hepatocellular carcinoma |
- Citation: Hwang YJ, Park SM, Ahn S, Lee JC, Park YS, Kim N. Accuracy of an administrative database for pancreatic cancer by international classification of disease 10th codes: A retrospective large-cohort study. World J Gastroenterol 2019; 25(37): 5619-5629
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v25/i37/5619.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v25.i37.5619