Cell-block in EUS Guided FNA-Best method in a Resource Constraint Setting?

Abstract

Background: Endoscopic ultrasound guided fine needle aspiration (EUS-FNA) has emerged as an effective tool for diagnosing suspected gastro-entero-pancreatic lesions. On site Diff stained smears though have improved the diagnostic accuracy, search have always been made for an effective method of cell block preparation in these cases where diagnosis can further be supplemented by immunohistochemistry (IHC) use.