Pancreatic Masses Advances in Diagnosis and Therapy
This volume provides a comprehensive, state-of-the art review of the management of pancreatic lesions. The book reviews the differential diagnosis and pathology of different pancreatic lesions, profiles new advances in endoscopic evaluation, highlights ne
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Pancreatic Masses
Mihir S. Wagh • Peter V. Draganov Editors
Pancreatic Masses Advances in Diagnosis and Therapy
Editors Mihir S. Wagh, MD, FACG, FASGE Division of Gastroenterology University of Florida Gainesville, FL, USA
Peter V. Draganov, MD, FASGE, AGAF, FACG Division of Gastroenterology University of Florida Gainesville, FL, USA
ISBN 978-3-319-19676-3 ISBN 978-3-319-19677-0 DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-19677-0
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Preface
It is our distinct pleasure to present this book on pancreatic mass lesions and an honor to have the opportunity to work with world-renowned experts in this field. To begin, let us explain the two main reasons for putting this book together. As you know, pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest of cancers and the fourth leading cause of cancer-related deaths. At the same time, imaging studies are identifying pancreatic masses more frequently, not all of which are neoplastic. Furthermore, these neoplasms are often associated with varying levels of malignant potential. Recently, there have been great advances in our understanding of pancreatic diseases, diagnostic capabilities, and treatment options. In this ever-changing world of sophisticated technological innovations and scientific progress, we thought it would be best to get a 360° view on pancreatic mass lesions and present a concise, yet thorough text for clinicians taking care of patients with these diseases. This book is divided into four sections that cover the different types of pancreatic mass lesions, their diagnosis, treatment, and recent advances. Each chapter in these sections includes an abstract highlighting the salient features described in that
