Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Tissue Acquisition for Solid Pancreatic Masses: High Diagnostic Yield, Technical Excellence, and Global-Level Performance in a Moroccan Cohort of 60 Patients

Authors

F. Ait Iten, S. Hdiye, A. Benhamdane, T. Addajou, S. Mrabti, H. Seddik

Journal Information

Journal: Medpeer Publisher

ISSN: 3066-2737

Volume: 3

Issue: 1

Date of Publication: 2026/01/11

DOI: 10.70780/medpeer.000QGQW

Abstract

Endoscopic ultrasound-guided tissue acquisition (EUS-TA) is considered the gold standard for diagnosing solid pancreatic masses. This study evaluates diagnostic yield, technical performance, and safety of EUS-TA in a Moroccan tertiary center, with comparison to national and global data. Sixty patients with solid pancreatic masses were included. Diagnostic yield reached 87% and malignancy was confirmed in 52%. MOSE and the fanning technique were frequently used and contributed substantially to sample adequacy. No procedural complications occurred. These findings demonstrate that Moroccan EUS performance aligns with major international standards and support broader national implementation of advanced EUS techniques.

Keywords

Endoscopic ultrasound, EUS-guided tissue acquisition, Solid pancreatic masses, Diagnostic yield.