超声内镜对壶腹癌及肝外胆管癌术前分期诊断

超声内镜对手术前Ｖａｔｅｒ＇ｓ壶腹癌及肝外胆管癌的原发病变范围、浸润深度、是否有区域淋巴结转移及远隔转移作出诊断及分期，将有助于选择最佳治疗方案及判断预后。对２８例Ｖａｔｅｒ＇ｓ壶腹癌及１８例肝外胆管癌于手术前进行了超声内镜检查，并按照国际ＴＮＭ分期方案进行了手术前分期。其中２２例Ｖａｔｅｒ＇ｓ壶腹癌及１８例肝外胆管癌进行了根治性切除及详细的病理组织学检查，有可能将超声内镜与病理诊断结果进行对照以检验超声内镜诊断的准确性。超声内镜判断Ｖａｔｅｒ＇ｓ壶腹癌及肝外胆管癌病变范围及浸润深度的准确性分别为８１．８％及７２．２％；判断其区域淋巴结转移的准确性分别为５９％及６１．６％。Ｖａｔｅｒ＇ｓ壶腹癌伴门静脉受侵的３例中有２例于术前超声内镜检查中获得了正确诊断，但３例肝转移均未能发现。     

Computer-assisted analysis of lymph nodes detected by EUS in patients with esophageal carcinoma

BACKGROUND: EUS determination of lymph nodal spread of intestinal cancer based on imaging alone is problematic. A noninvasive, reliable means of determining tumor spread to lymph nodes is desirable. This study investigated the feasibility of a computer-assisted evaluation of lymph nodes detected by EUS in patients with esophageal carcinoma. METHODS: Images were obtained during EUS of esophageal lesions and correlated with histopathologic findings after esophagectomy. Sonographic features of echogenicity, whole-node heterogeneity, and regional variability were assessed by computerized image analysis in patients with benign versus malignant lymphadenopathy. RESULTS: Malignant lymph nodes were hypoechoic compared with benign lymph nodes (p < 0.04). Whole lymph node heterogeneity was increased in malignant lymph nodes (p < 0.004). Regional variability was greater for benign lymph nodes. CONCLUSIONS: These data support the feasibility of a computer-assisted system for analysis of lymph node metastasis in patients with esophageal carcinoma. Further refinements of such a system could increase the accuracy of EUS staging of tumors.     

Endosonographic images of low-grade lymphoma of mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue after radiotherapy

Recently, radiation therapy has been reported to be effective in patients with low-grade lymphoma of mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) of the stomach. We describe changes in endoscopic ultrasonographic (EUS) findings after radiation therapy in a patient with low-grade gastric MALT lymphoma. Endoscopic ultrasonography initially showed enlargement of regional lymph nodes and diffuse thickening of the second and third mural layers in the gastric body. Two months after the end of radiation therapy, EUS showed hypoechoic changes in the third layer that corresponded to the ulcer scar but no wall thickening or lymph node enlargement. The hypoechoic changes were thought to reflect inflammatory change. We conclude that EUS is useful for assessing the response to radiation therapy in patients with low-grade gastric MALT lymphoma.     

Role of EUS in the management of pancreatic and ampullary carcinoma: a prospective study assessing resectability and prognosis.

BACKGROUND: Endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) is highly accurate for the staging of tumors, but its role in the management of periampullary carcinoma is still being defined. METHODS: Seventy-nine patients with pancreatic (n = 73) or ampullary (n = 6) carcinoma underwent prospective evaluation by means of assessment of resectability and survival according to the following three-step staging algorithm: (1) ultrasonography and computed tomography; (2) if tumor appears resectable, EUS; (3) if criteria of resectability are found at EUS, laparotomy for curative resection. RESULTS: The first step of the algorithm helped predict unresectability of tumors and need for palliative treatment for 36 patients. Among the other 43 patients EUS revealed signs of unresectability in 20 additional patients who then underwent palliative surgical or medical treatment (median survival time 7 to 8 months). Twenty-three carcinomas were considered resectable according to EUS findings: Palliative surgery was performed in 9 cases (survival time 6 months), and 14 tumors could be resected in a curative way with a median survival period of 15 (pancreatic) to 16 months (ampullary). In evaluation of resectability, EUS had a 50% sensitivity (positive examination), 100% specificity, 100% positive predictive value, 61% negative predictive value, and 72% accuracy. CONCLUSIONS: EUS is accurate for evaluating resectability of ampullary and pancreatic cancer. EUS staging can prevent unnecessary surgery, and the findings correlate well with prognosis. The management of ampullary and pancreatic cancer could be improved with EUS.     

A case of ampullary cancer with pancreas divisum treated by endoscopic papillectomy

A 60's man underwent a medical check-up and esophagogastroduodenoscopy revealed an exposed-type tumor at the ampulla of Vater. Endoscopic ultrasonography and intraductal ultrasonography showed a hypoechoic mass limited to the ampulla of Vater. Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) revealed a slightly dilated ventral pancreatic duct not connected to the dorsal duct. Endoscopic papillectomy was performed without pancreatic stent placement and his postprocedural course was uneventful. The specimen was histologically diagnosed as well-differentiated adenocarcinoma limited to the mucosa of the ampulla of Vater. Endoscopic papillectomy without pancreatic stent placement can be performed without a risk of post-ERCP pancreatitis for ampullary tumor limited to the mucosa of the ampulla of Vater associated with pancreas divisum.     

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目的提高对胃异位胰腺的诊断及治疗水平。方法2000-2004年对解放军总医院消化科241例胃黏膜下肿物进行超声内镜(EUS)检查,回顾分析胃异位胰腺的图像特征。结果EUS诊断良性间质瘤105例,恶性间质瘤23例,脂肪瘤48例,异位胰腺45例,囊肿20例。异位胰腺EUS图像特点:(1)黏膜下层病变39例,6例与固有肌层无分界;(2)边界清37例;(3)42例为不均匀、形状不规则中强回声,3例为不均匀低回声;(4)32例中心有小的不规则液性回声。内镜电切26例,无出血穿孔等并发症。结论超声内镜对胃异位胰腺的诊断有一定价值,内镜切除是安全有效的治疗方法。     

Endoscopic Ultrasonography for the Detection of Lymph Node Metastasis in Superficial Esophageal Carcinoma

Abstract: Preoperative diagnosis of lymph node metastasis is a very important factor in determining treatment for patients with superficial esophageal carcinoma (SEC), in terms of whether or not extensive lymphadenectomy is necessary. To evaluate the usefulness of endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) for the diagnosis of lymph node metastasis, we compared preoperative EUS findings with postoperative histological findings of resected lymph nodes in 82 patients with SEC who underwent extensive lymphadenectomy. The regional lymph nodes of the esophagus were divided into seven areas, and the capability to diagnose the presence or absence of metastatic lymph nodes was evaluated for each area. The sensitivity of EUS in the detection of metastatic lymph nodes was 48.6% overall, which was less than satisfactory, and the positive predictive value was 72.0% overall. However, we obtained relatively good sensitivity (63.6%) in the upper mediastinal area, which had the highest frequency of metastasis (42% of cases with metastatic lymph nodes); the status of this area has a major influence on prognosis and the risk of postoperative complications. In conclusion, we should recognize that EUS findings suggesting the absence of positive nodes do not provide conclusive evidence and only allow the risk of remaining metastatic nodes to be reduced by approximately one half. Other factors, such as the depth of invasion, as well as the findings of percutanous echography and CT, must be comprehensively evaluated. On the other hand, in patients in whom positive nodes are suspected on EUS, the findings can be regarded as being fairly reliable; therefore, esophagectomy with lymph node dissection should be performed even in SEC. In such cases, EUS findings in the upper mediastinal area may be a good index of the suitability of minimally invasive surgery.     

Endoscopic ultrasonography in diagnosis of the extent of gallbladder carcinoma

Endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) was performed preoperatively in 39 patients with gallbladder carcinoma. Diagnosis of the anatomical extent of gallbladder carcinoma was compared with histologic analysis, and staging accuracy was evaluated according to the TNM classification. Carcinoma considered to be at an early stage with no lymph node metastasis was correctly diagnosed in 87.5%. Differential diagnosis between early and advanced staged tumors was possible in 79.5%. Overall accuracy for depth of tumor invasion (T) was 76.9%. Limitations were due to many stones in the gallbladder and microinfiltration of carcinoma. Assessment of regional lymph node metastasis (N) was at a sensitivity of 81.8% and specificity of 92.9%, for an overall accuracy of 89.7%. We believe endoscopic ultrasonography is useful in the clinical staging of gallbladder carcinoma.     

Endoluminal ultrasonography for pancreatic diseases.

Endoluminal ultrasonography was performed on 146 patients with pancreatobiliary diseases by using high-frequency, thin ultrasonic probes, and the usefulness of the new technique in diagnosis of pancreatic diseases was reported. The ultrasound probe could be inserted into the main pancreatic duct in 43 of 46 patients (93.5%), and images of the lesions could be obtained in 42 patients (91.3%). Endoluminal ultrasonography revealed a hypoechoic mass with clear margins and central echogenicity in patients with pancreatic carcinoma. Endoluminal ultrasonography showed normal pancreatic parenchyma as a fine reticular pattern and did not reveal the tumors surrounding the stenosis in patients with focal pancreatitis. Endoluminal ultrasonography in patients with intraductal papillary adenocarcinoma of the pancreas revealed cystic lesions with mural nodules more than 4 mm, mucus echoes, and solid tumors with mixed echo patterns. There were no severe complications, and acute pancreatitis occurred in none of 46 patients, but high-level serum amylase after examination occurred in 5 patients (10.9%). Endoluminal ultrasonography is useful for differential diagnosis in patients with small pancreatic tumors or cystic lesions, especially intraductal papillary tumors of the pancreas. Endoluminal ultrasonography is recommended as a precise examination for the diagnosis of cystic lesions of the pancreas or stenosis of the main pancreatic duct after ERCP and EUS.     

Preoperative TNM classification of gastric carcinoma by endosonography in comparison with the pathological TNM system: a prospective study of 72 cases

Prospectively, 72 patients with a gastric carcinoma were studied endosonographically before surgery. The results were correlated with those obtained with the histology of resected specimens according to the new (1987) TNM classification. Endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) was accurate in assessing the extent and depth of tumor infiltration. Early gastric carcinoma could readily be distinguished from advanced carcinoma. The overall accuracy of EUS was 84.7%. Occasionally, overstaging and understaging occurred. Stenosis was a factor limiting accurate staging. EUS was reasonably accurate in the assessment of lymph node metastasis. The overall accuracy was 81.0%. In non-metastatic lymph nodes, however, the accuracy was only 50%. Difficulties occurred in distinguishing granulomatous lymph nodes and small micrometastatic lymph node involvement. EUS was not accurate in diagnosing distant metastasis, due to the limited depth of penetration of ultrasound. Technical improvements such as a reduction in the diameter of the echoprobe, and the use of the biopsy channel for EUS-guided cytological puncture will further enhance the accuracy of EUS.     

Patterns of lymph node metastasis in carcinoma of the ampulla of Vater

BACKGROUND/AIMS: Identification of lymph node metastasis may guide surgical therapy. The aim of this study was to clarify the lymphatic spread in ampullary carcinoma in relation to local tumor extent (pT category in the pTNM classification). METHODOLOGY: The distribution and number of lymph node metastases were histologically examined in 35 patients with ampullary carcinoma. RESULTS: Lymph node metastases were present in 10 of 15 patients (67%) with pT2 tumor and in 10 of 11 (91%) with pT3 tumor. Nodal involvement was not identified in 9 patients with pT1 tumor. The incidence of node-positive patients was higher in pT2 and pT3 tumors than in pT1 tumors (P < 0.01). The total number of positive nodes per node-positive patient was greater in pT3 tumors than in pT2 tumors (mean 3.50 vs. 1.30, P < 0.001). All node-positive patients had metastasis to the posterior pancreaticoduodenal node. The number of positive nodes per node-positive patient in both the posterior pancreaticoduodenal and the superior mesenteric region was greater in pT3 tumors than in pT2 tumors (P < 0.01 and P < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: With increasing pT category in ampullary carcinoma, lymphatic spread extended from the posterior pancreaticoduodenal region to the superior mesenteric nodes.     

自身免疫性胰腺炎的内镜超声表现

目的 分析总结自身免疫性胰腺炎在内镜超声的特征表现.方法 回顾分析2004年8月至2007年9月确诊的11例原发性自身免疫性胰腺炎的临床资料,总结内镜超声的影像特点.结果 内镜超声下见胰腺实质回声极低,胰腺弥漫或局部增大,边缘呈波浪样改变;肝外胆管扩张,胆管壁明显增厚,呈均匀中低回声;可见胰腺周边淋巴结肿大.所有病例均未见明显胰管扩张或胰石、胰腺钙化和囊肿形成;未见周边血管受累.结论 自身免疫性胰腺炎在内镜超声下具有相对特征性的表现,有助于自身免疫性胰腺炎的临床诊断.     

EUS-guided FNA of regional lymph nodes in patients with unresectable hilar cholangiocarcinoma

BACKGROUND: The clinical impact of EUS-guided FNA (EUS-FNA) in regional lymph-node staging in patients with unresectable hilar cholangiocarcinoma before liver transplantation has yet to be determined. OBJECTIVES: To determine the frequency of regional lymph-node detection, identify EUS features predictive of benign or malignant lymph nodes, compare EUS lymph-node detection rates to CT/magnetic resonance imaging and exploratory laparotomy, and evaluate the impact of EUS-FNA on patient selection for liver transplantation. DESIGN: Retrospective case series. SETTING: Tertiary referral EUS unit. PATIENTS: Clinical, radiographic, EUS, cytologic, and surgical data of 47 patients with unresectable hilar cholangiocarcinoma before liver transplantation were evaluated. INTERVENTIONS: EUS-FNA. MAIN OUTCOME MEASUREMENTS: Lymph-node morphology and echo features. RESULTS: EUS identified lymph nodes in all patients. FNA of 70 lymph nodes identified metastases in 9 nodes of 8 patients (17%), who were then precluded from transplantation before a staging laparotomy. Identified lymph nodes, irrespective of malignant involvement, were typically oval and geographic in shape, of mixed echogenicity, with a hypoechoic border. There were no morphologic criteria or echo features to correlate with nodal malignancy. The EUS finding of absent regional lymph-node metastases was confirmed in 20 of 22 by a subsequent exploratory staging laparotomy. LIMITATIONS: Single institution, retrospective analysis. CONCLUSIONS: EUS identified lymph nodes in all patients, and confirmation of malignant lymph nodes detected by FNA precluded 17% of patients from transplantation. EUS-FNA of visualized lymph nodes irrespective of appearance is advised because morphology and echo features do not predict malignant involvement.     

Role of intraoperative ultrasonography in the surgical management of insulinomas

The findings in 35 surgically treated patients with insulinoma and 43 tumors of these patients were analyzed to confirm the efficacy of diagnostic modalities and surgical interventions. The rate of accurate preoperative tumor localization was 72% by angiography, 53% by computed tomographic scan, 55% by ultrasonography, and 83% by percutaneous transhepatic portal vein sampling. Extensive operative exposure and palpation detected 81% of the tumors and intraoperative ultrasonography demonstrated 96% of the tumors. Intraoperative ultrasonography was significantly better than any other diagnostic procedure and was able to demonstrate the anatomical relationship of the insulinoma to the essential structures of the pancreas. Intraoperative ultrasonography also helped determine the safest route for enucleating the insulinomas. Five patients (14%) in our series had metastatic diseases; 2 of these patients with metastases beyond the lymph nodes died due to the growth of tumors. The other 33 patients were free of insulinoma syndrome after the removal of the insulinomas. Streptozotocin was used in 1 patient with recurrent malignant insulinoma, with encouraging results.     

Endoscopic ultrasonography of the mediastinum in the diagnosis of bronchial carcinoma.

Thoracic computed tomography (CT) is an essential component in the preoperative staging of bronchial carcinomas as is mediastinoscopy (MSC) in cases of mediastinal lymphoma. It is known that endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS), as a new diagnostic procedure, can predict lymph-node involvement in cases of tumors in the upper gastrointestinal tract with an 80% probability. In a prospective study, we examined whether EUS could be used to ascertain the presence of mediastinal lymph nodes in cases of bronchial carcinoma. Since 1990, therefore, 32 patients with operable non-small-cell bronchial carcinoma have been examined with an Olympus-Aloka EU-M2 or EU-M3 (frequency 7.5 and 12 MHz) in addition to routine diagnostics. The graded cross-sections of lymph-node dissections obtained during subsequent surgery served as evidence as to the true or false prognosis of the lymph-node status. Endoscopic ultrasonography identifies the presence and estimates the size of subcarinal, tracheobronchial, paraortal and paraesophageal lymph nodes better than computed tomography. Lymph nodes lying behind organs containing air (pretracheal lymph nodes) cannot be identified by ultrasonography. Lymph-node involvement was correctly identified by EUS in 72% of the cases, and the specificity was 86%. The poor sensitivity, at 67%, is explained by the high proportion (37%) of patients with anthracosilicosis, as the latter produces the same echo pattern as malignant infiltration. In 47% of all the cases, CT showed enlarged mediastinal lymph nodes which were not actually infiltrated in 67%. Of these lymph nodes, 33% could be classified as definitely free of metastases on the strength of their echo pattern, the rest were inflamed or really infiltrated by metastases.(ABSTRACT TRUNCATED AT 250 WORDS)     

内镜超声检查术对上消化道异位胰腺的诊治价值

目的 探讨超声内镜对上消化道异位胰腺的诊治价值.方法 总结近年来于消化内镜中心经超声内镜诊断为异位胰腺并行病理检查的52例患者的临床资料,回顾性分析其图像特征及诊断准确率.结果 52例内镜超声诊断的异位胰腺者中41例患者经病理证实为异位胰腺,超声内镜诊断符合率为78.85%(41/52),其余6例为间质瘤,4例为平滑肌瘤,1例为神经鞘瘤.超声内镜下上消化道异位胰腺均表现为隆起性病变,病变位于胃窦37例,十二指肠2例,胃体1例,胃底1例;表现为高回声1例,中等回声10例,低回声18例,混杂回声12例;累及至黏膜层2例,黏膜肌层8例,黏膜下层30例,固有肌层1例.对其中不超过黏膜下层的15例行内镜下切除,2例出血,余无并发症出现.随访半年以上,1例复发,余无复发且伤口愈合良好.结论 超声内镜对上消化道异位胰腺有重要的诊断价值,并可根据超声内镜所显示的病变深度决定下一步治疗,内镜下治疗是安全有效的.     

内镜超声检查术对上消化道异位胰腺的诊治价值

目的 探讨超声内镜对上消化道异位胰腺的诊治价值.方法 总结近年来于消化内镜中心经超声内镜诊断为异位胰腺并行病理检查的52例患者的临床资料,回顾性分析其图像特征及诊断准确率.结果 52例内镜超声诊断的异位胰腺者中41例患者经病理证实为异位胰腺,超声内镜诊断符合率为78.85%(41/52),其余6例为间质瘤,4例为平滑肌瘤,1例为神经鞘瘤.超声内镜下上消化道异位胰腺均表现为隆起性病变,病变位于胃窦37例,十二指肠2例,胃体1例,胃底1例;表现为高回声1例,中等回声10例,低回声18例,混杂回声12例;累及至黏膜层2例,黏膜肌层8例,黏膜下层30例,固有肌层1例.对其中不超过黏膜下层的15例行内镜下切除,2例出血,余无并发症出现.随访半年以上,1例复发,余无复发且伤口愈合良好.结论 超声内镜对上消化道异位胰腺有重要的诊断价值,并可根据超声内镜所显示的病变深度决定下一步治疗,内镜下治疗是安全有效的.     

内镜超声检查术对上消化道异位胰腺的诊治价值

目的探讨超声内镜对上消化道异位胰腺的诊治价值。方法总结近年来于消化内镜中心经超声内镜诊断为异位胰腺并行病理检查的52例患者的临床资料,回顾性分析其图像特征及诊断准确率。结果52例内镜超声诊断的异位胰腺者中41例患者经病理证实为异位胰腺,超声内镜诊断符合率为78．85％（41／52）,其余6例为间质瘤,4例为平滑肌瘤,1例为神经鞘瘤。超声内镜下上消化道异位胰腺均表现为隆起性病变,病变位于胃窦37例,十二指肠2例,胃体1例,胃底1例;表现为高回声1例,中等回声10例,低回声18例,混杂回声12例;累及至黏膜层2例,黏膜肌层8例,黏膜下层30例,固有肌层1例。对其中不超过黏膜下层的15例行内镜下切除,2例出血,余无并发症出现。随访半年以上,1例复发,余无复发且伤口愈合良好。结论超声内镜对上消化道异位胰腺有重要的诊断价值,并可根据超声内镜所显示的病变深度决定下一步治疗,内镜下治疗是安全有效的。     

EUS-guided FNA for the diagnosis of gallbladder masses

BACKGROUND: Gallbladder masses can be identified endosongraphically, but FNA for cytologic diagnosis is not routine. This is a review of our experience with EUS-guided FNA of gallbladder masses. METHODS: Records of patients undergoing EUS were reviewed to identify cases in which FNA of the gallbladder was performed. Reports of EUS procedures, EUS images, cytology results, and clinical records were reviewed. OBSERVATIONS: Six cases were identified. The final diagnosis was gallbladder carcinoma in 5 and xanthogranulomatous cholecystitis in one. In each case, EUS revealed a hypoechoic mass within the gallbladder wall or gallbladder lumen. Gallbladder wall calcification was observed in 3 of the 5 cases of carcinoma. FNA yielded a specimen that was positive (n = 3) or raised a suspicion (n = 1) for adenocarcinoma in 4 of the 5 proven malignancies. FNA of regional lymph nodes demonstrated metastatic adenocarcinoma in 2 cases. FNA was negative for malignancy in the case of xanthogranulomatous cholecystitis and one case of proven carcinoma. There were no complications. CONCLUSIONS: EUS-guided FNA of gallbladder masses is safe and can provide a definitive diagnosis of malignancy. Gallbladder carcinoma appears endosonographically as a hypoechoic mass and may be associated with focal wall calcifications.     

Impact of EUS-guided fine-needle aspiration on lymph node staging in patients with esophageal carcinoma

BACKGROUND: Preoperative identification of lymph node metastases associated with esophageal carcinoma may influence treatment. EUS is the most accurate method for locoregional staging of these tumors. The impact of EUS-guided fine-needle aspiration (EUS-FNA) on lymph node staging in esophageal carcinoma is unclear. METHODS: From May 1996 to May 1999, 74 patients with esophageal carcinoma underwent preoperative EUS. After October 1998 EUS-guided FNA was performed on nonperitumoral lymph nodes greater than 5 mm in width. The results of EUS with and without FNA were retrospectively reviewed and compared. Final diagnosis was based on surgical results or EUS-guided FNA malignant cytology. Ten of the 74 patients had to be excluded for lack of lymph node stage confirmation. Final diagnosis was obtained in the remaining 64 patients (33 from the EUS only group and 31 from the EUS-FNA group). RESULTS: The results of EUS versus EUS-FNA for lymph node staging were sensitivity 63% versus 93% (p = 0.01), specificity 81% versus 100% (not significant), and accuracy 70% versus 93% (p = 0.02), respectively. Complications comprised 1 patient who developed self-limited bleeding after dilation that did not preclude completion of the EUS (1%, 95% CI [0%, 7%]). CONCLUSIONS: EUS-FNA is more sensitive and accurate than EUS alone for preoperative staging of locoregional and celiac lymph nodes associated with esophageal carcinoma. EUS-FNA of nonperitumoral lymph nodes in patients with esophageal carcinoma is safe and should be routinely performed when treatment decisions will be affected by nodal stage.