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Incidental finding of pancreatic duct dilation as the sign of asymptomatic pancreatic cancer

Publication |
2020

Abstract

Pancreatic carcinoma has a poor prognosis. Typically, it hasn't any specific symptoms in the early stages.

Incidentally found dilation of pancreatic duct could be this sign. When it's present there active approach and correct evaluation of all results are needed.

The case study presents patient in oncological follow-up diagnosed for pancreatic duct dilation without any clinical signs. The initial imaging examination didn't explain any cause of dilation.

After that, the patient was diagnosed and operated for the malignant lesion of the pancreatic head.