Role of EUS in pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors

What is the role of EUS in pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (PNETs)? 

EUS is an integral part of both detecting and diagnosing PNETs with 77% to 94% sensitivity for detecting them. When abdominal CT scan is negative for PNET, EUS is more than 70% sensitive for detecting it. EUS is superior to CT scan for small (< 2 cm) PNETs and insulinomas. EUS-FNA is nearly 90% sensitive for diagnosing these tumors.

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