Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Chronic Pancreatitis I: Introduction01:24

Chronic Pancreatitis I: Introduction

139
The pancreas, an elongated and flat gland situated behind the stomach, serves a vital function in digesting food and managing blood sugar levels.
Pancreatitis is the inflammation of the pancreas, which occurs when the immune system becomes active and causes swelling, pain, and disruptions in organ function. Pancreatitis can manifest as either an acute or chronic condition.
Acute pancreatitis arises suddenly and lasts for a brief duration, while chronic pancreatitis is a long-term affliction...
139
Chronic Pancreatitis II: Collaborative Care01:29

Chronic Pancreatitis II: Collaborative Care

123
The management of chronic pancreatitis is multifaceted, involving a comprehensive approach that includes thorough assessment, diagnostic testing, and a variety of management strategies.
Assessment:
123
Cells and Secretions of the Pancreas01:16

Cells and Secretions of the Pancreas

2.6K
The pancreas, a vital organ within the abdominal cavity, plays dual roles in the digestive and endocrine systems, collaborating with exocrine and endocrine cells to maintain optimal digestion and blood sugar levels.
Exocrine function is carried out by acinar cells, organized into clusters known as acini. These cells contribute to digestion by releasing substantial quantities of enzyme-rich, alkaline digestive juices.
Concurrently, the dispersed clusters of endocrine cells throughout the...
2.6K
Pancreas01:19

Pancreas

1.1K
The pancreas, an essential organ in the human body, is a pinkish-gray elongated structure located posterior to the stomach. It extends laterally from the duodenum towards the spleen and is firmly bound to the posterior wall of the abdominal cavity. The organ's surface has a lumpy, lobular texture that gives it a unique appearance.
The broad head of the pancreas lies within the loop formed by the duodenum, while its slender body reaches towards the spleen. The tail of the pancreas is short...
1.1K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Genome-wide association analysis identifies fucosyltransferase 2 variants associated with pancreatic intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms.

Cancer·2025
Same author

Patient and procedural factors associated with true histology rates in patients undergoing colonoscopy with computer-aided detection of polyps.

Gastrointestinal endoscopy·2024
Same author

Epidemiology of hepatitis D virus infection in Europe: Is it vanishing?

Journal of viral hepatitis·2023
Same author

Endoscopist-Level and Procedure-Level Factors Associated With Increased Adenoma Detection With the Use of a Computer-Aided Detection Device.

The American journal of gastroenterology·2023
Same author

A Case of Bouveret's Syndrome Treated With Holmium:Yttrium-Aluminum-Garnet Laser.

Cureus·2023
Same author

Safety of anticoagulation use for treatment of portal vein thrombosis in liver cirrhosis and its effect on hospital-based outcomes: an insight from a US nationwide database.

Postgraduate medical journal·2023

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Aug 27, 2025

Author Spotlight: Reprogramming Cancer Cells to iPSCs to Study Disease Progression and Treatment Targets
07:08

Author Spotlight: Reprogramming Cancer Cells to iPSCs to Study Disease Progression and Treatment Targets

Published on: February 2, 2024

893

Pancreatic Cystic Neoplasms.

Sahin Coban1, Omer Basar2, William R Brugge3

  • 1Department of Gastroenterology, Mount Auburn Hospital, 330 Mt Auburn St, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA.

Gastroenterology Clinics of North America
|September 24, 2022
PubMed
Summary

Early detection of pancreatic cysts is crucial for treatment. New tools like needle biopsy and confocal laser endomicroscopy show promise in distinguishing cancerous from non-cancerous cysts.

Keywords:
Diagnostic modalitiesNeoplasmsPancreatic cystsTreatment

More Related Videos

Management of the Uncinate Process in No-Touch Laparoscopic Pancreaticoduodenectomy
09:32

Management of the Uncinate Process in No-Touch Laparoscopic Pancreaticoduodenectomy

Published on: May 5, 2023

950
An Orthotopic Resectional Mouse Model of Pancreatic Cancer
07:17

An Orthotopic Resectional Mouse Model of Pancreatic Cancer

Published on: September 24, 2020

10.9K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Aug 27, 2025

Author Spotlight: Reprogramming Cancer Cells to iPSCs to Study Disease Progression and Treatment Targets
07:08

Author Spotlight: Reprogramming Cancer Cells to iPSCs to Study Disease Progression and Treatment Targets

Published on: February 2, 2024

893
Management of the Uncinate Process in No-Touch Laparoscopic Pancreaticoduodenectomy
09:32

Management of the Uncinate Process in No-Touch Laparoscopic Pancreaticoduodenectomy

Published on: May 5, 2023

950
An Orthotopic Resectional Mouse Model of Pancreatic Cancer
07:17

An Orthotopic Resectional Mouse Model of Pancreatic Cancer

Published on: September 24, 2020

10.9K

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology and Hepatology
  • Surgical Oncology
  • Diagnostic Imaging

Background:

  • Pancreatic cystic lesions (PCLs) pose a diagnostic challenge, with differentiation between premalignant/malignant and nonmalignant types being difficult.
  • Accurate characterization of PCLs is vital for guiding treatment decisions, including surgical resection or surveillance.
  • Current diagnostic methods have limitations in definitively classifying PCLs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review emerging diagnostic tools for improving the early detection and characterization of high-risk pancreatic cystic lesions.
  • To highlight the potential of novel endoscopic and laboratory techniques in differentiating PCLs.
  • To emphasize the clinical significance of accurate PCL classification for patient management.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature on advanced diagnostic modalities for PCLs.
  • Discussion of needle biopsy with microforceps capabilities.
  • Exploration of needle-based confocal laser endomicroscopy (nCLE) applications.
  • Analysis of cyst fluid analysis as a diagnostic adjunct.

Main Results:

  • Emerging tools offer enhanced potential for differentiating PCLs compared to conventional methods.
  • Needle biopsy with microforceps allows for detailed tissue sampling.
  • nCLE provides real-time microscopic imaging of cyst structures.
  • Cyst fluid analysis offers biochemical markers for lesion characterization.

Conclusions:

  • Novel diagnostic tools, including needle biopsy, nCLE, and cyst fluid analysis, hold significant promise for the early and accurate detection of pancreatic cystic lesions.
  • Improved differentiation of PCLs can lead to timely surgical intervention for high-risk lesions and appropriate surveillance for others.
  • These advancements are expected to enhance patient outcomes by optimizing management strategies for pancreatic cysts.