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The Pathologist / Issues / 2025 / Aug / Liquid Cytology Aids Pancreatic Cancer Diagnosis / Notecards
Cytology Research and Innovations Cytology Analytical science Forensics Infectious Disease Liquid biopsy Molecular Pathology

Liquid Cytology Aids Pancreatic Cancer Diagnosis

How useful are liquid-based cytology and cell blocks in diagnosing pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma?

By Kathryn Wighton 08/14/2025 News 1 min read
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  • Study reviewed 254 FNA samples of pancreatic cancer from 2016-2023.

  • The researchers evaluated LBC's cytological features and diagnostic utility.

  • Key findings linked necrosis with malignant cases.

  • Cell blocks were derived from 91% of samples for additional analysis.

  • Ancillary tests supported differential diagnoses, including various tumors.

  • Limitations such as interpretation bias and staining variability were noted.

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