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Table 1 Scoring described by Mair et al. [19]

From: Endoscopic ultrasound-guided sampling of solid pancreatic masses: 22-gauge aspiration versus 25-gauge biopsy needles

Parameter

Description

Score

Amount of cellular material

Minimal to absent; diagnosis not possible

0

Sufficient for cytodiagnosis

1

Abundant; diagnosis simple

2

Retention of appropriate architecture

Minimal to absent; nondiagnostic

0

Moderate; some preservation

1

Excellent; diagnosis obvious

2

Degree of cellular degeneration

Marked; diagnosis impossible

0

Moderate; diagnosis possible

1

Minimal; good preservation; diagnosis easy

2

Degree of cellular trauma

Marked; diagnosis not possible

0

Moderate; diagnosis possible

1

Minimal; diagnosis obvious

2

Background blood or clot

Large amount; great compromise to diagnosis

0

Moderate amount; diagnosis possible

1

Minimal; diagnosis easy; specimen of “textbook” quality

2