Next generation sequencing improves the accuracy of KRAS mutation analysis in endoscopic ultrasound fine needle aspiration pancreatic lesions.

The use of endoscopic ultrasonography has allowed for improved detection and pathologic analysis of fine needle aspirate material for pancreatic lesion diagnosis. The molecular analysis of KRAS has further improved the clinical sensitivity of preoperative analysis. For this reason, the use of highly...

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Main Authors: Dario de Biase, Michela Visani, Paola Baccarini, Anna Maria Polifemo, Antonella Maimone, Adele Fornelli, Adriana Giuliani, Nicola Zanini, Carlo Fabbri, Annalisa Pession, Giovanni Tallini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2014-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3913642?pdf=render