Diagnosing Pancreatic Cancer: Imaging Scan and Endoscopic Ultrasound

Dear Colleagues,

Pancreatic adenocarcinoma has one of the gravest prognoses among all cancers. The early diagnosis of pancreatic cancer remains essential to improve the survival rates in these patients. With the recent advances in technology, the ability to diagnose pancreatic carcinoma has improved compared to a decade ago.  The evolution of diagnostic techniques such as contrast-enhanced Doppler ultrasound (US), helical computed tomography (CT), enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and endoscopic US (EUS) has improved the early diagnosis of this type of cancer. Despite these improvements in technology and diagnostic modalities, the survival for pancreatic cancer remains disappointing. The recent advances in endoscopic ultrasound, increased application of artificial intelligence, and better diagnostic techniques such as fine needle biopsy have shown promise in the early diagnosis of this disease.

Since improving outcomes of pancreatic cancer is an area of urgent need, this Special Issue aims to summarize the established diagnostics modalities and provide readers with a deeper understanding of emerging technologies in pancreatic cancer diagnosis. It is our great privilege to invite you to contribute to this Special Issue. 

Dr. Sumant Inamdar
Dr. Ioannis Anastasiou
Dr. Jayanta Samanta
Guest Editors

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