Contrast-enhanced harmonic endoscopic ultrasound in solid lesions of the pancreas: results of a pilot study

Distinguishing pancreatic adenocarcinoma from other pancreatic masses remains challenging with current imaging techniques. This prospective study aimed to evaluate the accuracy of a new procedure, imaging the microcirculation pattern of the pancreas by contrast-enhanced harmonic endoscopic ultrasound (CEH-EUS) with a new Olympus prototype echo endoscope.35 patients presenting with solid pancreatic lesions were prospectively enrolled. All...