Touch imprint cytology for rapid on-site evaluation in endoscopic ultrasound-guided tissue acquisition of pancreatic tumors: diagnostic performance and practical value—a single-center retrospective observational study from Japan | Synapse
March 3, 2026Open Access
Touch imprint cytology for rapid on-site evaluation in endoscopic ultrasound-guided tissue acquisition of pancreatic tumors: diagnostic performance and practical value—a single-center retrospective observational study from Japan
Key Points
Touch imprint cytology demonstrates high diagnostic accuracy for pancreatic lesions, identifying them effectively during procedures.
Overall, the method has a notably low rate of inadequate samples, which is crucial for reliable diagnostics.
Observational analysis in a single-center revealed the efficacy of rapid on-site evaluation during endoscopic ultrasound-guided tissue acquisition.
This approach may enhance the diagnostic strategy for pancreatic tumors, supporting better clinical outcomes.
Abstract
TIC is a reliable ROSE technique in EUS-TA for pancreatic lesions, providing high diagnostic accuracy and a low inadequacy rate.