Onkológia 3/2012
Diagnosis of pancreatobiliary tumors
Even though they are not common gastrointestinal tumors, cancers of pancreas and biliary tract have poor prognosis. Both types of cancer are typically diagnosed at advanced stage. Advances in imaging techniques helps in diagnosis; especially in magnetic resonance imaging and linear endoscopic ultrasound. Molecular genetic markers are potential diagnostic tools with great promise for the future.
Keywords: pancreatic cancer, cholangiocarcinoma, K-ras, MRCP, EUS.
