The diagnostic performance of combined conventional cytology with smears and cell block preparation obtained from endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration for intra-abdominal mass lesions.

<h4>Background/aim</h4>Endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration (EUS-FNA) is the primary method for tissue acquisition of intra-abdominal masses. However, the main limitation of cytology alone is the lack of tissue architecture and inadequate samples. This study aimed to evalu...

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Main Authors: Nonthalee Pausawasdi, Penprapai Hongsrisuwan, Wipapat Vicki Chalermwai, Amna Subhan Butt, Kotchakon Maipang, Phunchai Charatchareonwitthaya
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2022-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0263982