DNA Methylation Markers Improve the Sensitivity of Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography-Based Brushing Cytology in Extrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma

• Main Authors: Varayu Prachayakul, Jiraporn Kanchanapermpoon, Chanitra Thuwajit, Thiraphon Boonyaarunnate, Ananya Pongpaibul, Pornpimol Chobson, Peti Thuwajit
• Other Authors: Mahidol University
• Format: Article
• Published: 2018
• Subjects: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/41690

© The Author(s) 2017. Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography with brushed cytology is still the standard method for the diagnosis of extrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma in obstructive jaundice; however, the diagnostic yield is limited. To improve the diagnostic sensitivity, DNA methylation analy...