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Or, the biopsy sample may be sent to a lab for further testing. People undergoing fine needle aspiration during endoscopy will have additional preparation. Most will receive sedating medications.

BE is the only known precursor to esophageal cancer. The condition is caused by prolonged exposure of the esophagus to ...

Tests for diagnosing stomach cancer can include upper endoscopy, biopsy, and imaging tests. They can help detect if stomach cancer is present and determine the size and location of the tumor.

Endoscopic biopsy. An endoscopic biopsy with ultrasound and fine needle aspiration (EUS-FNA) is the current standard of care for diagnosing pancreatic tumors.

WebMD explains the upper endoscopy -- how the procedure is used to diagnose digestive problems like acid reflux or identify inflammation, ulcers, and tumors.

An endoscopy is an accurate tool for stomach cancer diagnosis, particularly when doctors combine it with a biopsy. It can detect about 70% of cases with the first endoscopy and biopsy, and about ...

Endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration biopsy (EUS-FNA) of a 10 mm lymph node (arrows) situated between the aorta and the emergence of the left subclavian artery.