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 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 new perspectives about imaging modalities, describes current treatment strategies, and provides an algorithmic approach to management of pancreatic tumors. Recently published literature is placed in context with current management recommendations. The text also discusses the latest advances in minimally invasive techniques, such as Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangio-Pancreatography (ERCP) and Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS). Written by experts in their fields, Pancreatic Masses: Advances in Diagnosis and Therapy is a valuable resource for gastroenterologists, surgeons, and internists that helps guide patient management and stimulate investigative efforts.