Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®

Pathology Commons

Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®

Medical Cell Biology

Thomas Jefferson University

2009

Pancreatic FNA

Articles 1 - 1 of 1

Full-Text Articles in Pathology

Identification Of Gastrointestinal Contamination In Pancreatic Fna, A. D. Toll, M. Bibbo Jan 2009

Identification Of Gastrointestinal Contamination In Pancreatic Fna, A. D. Toll, M. Bibbo

Department of Pathology, Anatomy, and Cell Biology Faculty Papers

In contrast to previous work, our preliminary results indicate B72.3 expression cannot be reliably used to identify GIC. A lack of CEA expression, however, may be used to identify both gastric and duodenal contamination. This represents an important diagnostic aid in the evaluation of suspected low-grade mucinous lesions.