Needle-based Confocal Endomicroscopy Examination of Pancreatic Masse

"EUS-nCLE will be performed after EUS identification of the pancreatic tumor / lymph node / liver metastasis:~The confocal microprobe will be preloaded in a 19G FNA needle as previously described and advanced into the lesion under EUS guidance.~nCLE examination will follow after the intravenous administration of the contrast agent (2.5 ml fluorescein 10%).~Image data will be stored digitally for offline analysis."

Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) is an established tool in pancreatic masses used both for diagnosis, but also for staging purposes. Additionally, EUS enables guided fine needle aspiration (FNA), which is currently recommended as the first-line procedure whenever a pathological diagnosis is required.