Pancreatic Masses

Mihir S. Wagh, MD, FACG, FASGEUniversity of Florida, Division of Gastroenterology, Interventional Endoscopy, Gainesville, FL, USAPeter V. Draganov, MD, FASGE, AGAF, FACG University of Florida, Division of Gastroenterology, Gainesville, FL, USA

• Classification of Pancreatic Lesions.- Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma.- Less Common Solid Tumors of Pancreas.- Cystic Lesions of the Pancreas.- Autoimmune pancreatitis.- Pancreatitis-related pancreatic masses: Chronic Pancreatitis.- Radiographic imaging.- EUS Imaging in the Diagnosis of Pancreatic Masses.- Contrast-enhanced EUS.- Endoscopic Ultrasonography: Role of EUS Sampling in Solid Pancreas Lesions.- Endoscopic Ultrasonography: Role of EUS sampling in Cystic lesions.- Role of ERCP in Diagnosing Pancreatic Masses.- Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP): Pancreatoscopy for the evaluation of pancreatic neoplasia.- Recent Advances in Cytologic and Histologic Specimen Evaluation, FISH and Molecular Markers.- Evaluation and Surveillance Strategies for Patients at Increased Risk of Pancreatic Cancer.- Differential Diagnosis and Diagnostic Evaluation Algorithm.- Surgery for Solid Pancreatic Neoplasms.- Radiation Therapy for Pancreatic Cancer.- Chemotherapy.- Endoscopic therapy:ERCP based therapy.- Endoscopic therapy: EUS-based therapy.- Endoscopic Therapy of Gastric Outlet Obstruction.- Management of Cystic Lesions of the Pancreas.- Recent Advances and Novel Treatments of Pancreatic Masses.

"This concise book describes different types of pancreatic masses and their diagnostic workup and treatment and includes some useful tables and diagnostic algorithms. ... The intended audience is practicing clinicians, but with its short chapters on a variety of topics, this is also a very good book for students and residents. ... It is very useful for day-to-day practice and for students or residents as a study resource." (Carlos H. F. Chan, Doody's Book Reviews, March, 2016)