THE ROLE OF ENDOSCOPIC ULTRASOUND-GUIDED THROUGH-THE-NEEDLE MICROFORCEPS BIOPSY IN THE DIAGNOSIS OF PANCREATIC CYSTIC LESIONS

Aims Pancreatic cystic neoplasms (PCN) are estimated to be present in 2-45% of the general population. Their biological behaviour ranges from benign to malignant disease. Correct management may prevent progression to pancreatic cancer while minimising the need for lifelong screening. Unfortunately, accurate diagnosis and classification of PCN remains a...