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Pancreatic tumor

Pancreatic tumors are divided into two types – Benign or Malignant

Pancreatic cancer is the disease of aging , median age of diagnosis is 71years.

Male predominance is seen.

Risk factors

  • Chronic pancreatitis
  • Advanced age
  • Smoking
  • Obesity
  • Genetic mutation

Clinical features

  • Lack of early symptoms leads to delay in diagnosis
  • Symptoms depends on the location of tumor in pancreas
  • Jaundice
  • Dark colored urine
  • Weight loss
  • Light / clay colored stool
  • Itching

Diagnosis

  • USG abdomen
  • CT scan
  • MRI
  • Endoscopic ultrasound

Treatment

  • Surgical treatment is the most effective curative treatment for pancreatic cancer.
  • Chemotherapy can be given post surgery
  • Other treatment modalities are palliative therapy to decrease jaundice.